NEW UN INITIATIVE WILL AIM TO TACKLE THE MILITARY USES OF AI

What happened: The UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is launching a new initiative on military uses of AI, establishing the first international forum for key players to tackle the issue. Why it matters: UNIDIR head Robin Geiss said concerns about AI's impact are transcending geopolitical blocs and prompting action from major powers, citing a proposal for the U.S. and China to set up an AI safety alert system.

The UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is launching a new initiative on military uses of AI, establishing the first international forum for key players to tackle the issue.

UNIDIR head Robin Geiss said concerns about AI's impact are transcending geopolitical blocs and prompting action from major powers, citing a proposal for the U.S. and China to set up an AI safety alert system.