Guterres: An artificial intelligence militarization is a threat in a world that needs peace

The Secretary -General explained in a speech during the BRICS Group summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil that artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies, noting that the basic test lies in the extent of our wisdom in directing this transformation, how to reduce risks and maximize capabilities for good.

Peace in Palestine and Sudan

The Secretary -General expressed special concern about the militarization of artificial intelligence, in a world that needs peace more than ever.

He called for peace in Palestine, based on a two -state solution, starting with an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages, the delivery of humanitarian aid freely and without obstacles, ending the annexation and destructive violence in the West Bank.

He also stressed the need to silence the sound of guns in Sudan, where civilians suffered a lot, he said.

A scientific team for artificial intelligence

Mr. Guterres said that artificial intelligence needs a multilateral response based on equality and human rights, noting that the Future Charter calls for building a new structure of trust and cooperation – starting with the establishment of the United Nations an independent international scientific team on artificial intelligence. He stressed that this team must provide neutral and based on the evidence that are available to all member states.

It also calls Future Charter To a periodic global dialogue on artificial intelligence within the United Nations, it includes all member states and stakeholders concerned.

In this context, Guterres emphasized that artificial intelligence cannot be a club of few, but rather to benefit everyone, especially the developing countries that must have a real voice in global artificial intelligence governance.

He explained that he will soon submit a report to define innovative voluntary financing options to support building the capabilities of artificial intelligence in developing countries, and urged the Brex Group to support these efforts.

He added: “But we cannot effectively rule artificial intelligence – and fairly – without confronting deeper structural imbalances in our global system. We are in a multiple era in which power relations change. A multiple -polar world requires multilateral governance – with global institutions commensurate with the era, especially the Security Council and the International Financial Temple.”

The Secretary -General pointed out that these institutions were designed for a past era, and a world that has been an old system of power relations, stressing that the reform of the Security Council is very important.

Development Finance Conference

The Secretary -General of the United Nations said that the message issued by the Development Finance Conference last week in Seville was clearly represented in the following:

• Ensuring a greater participation of developing countries in global economic governance and its institutions;
• Extracting a mechanism to restructure debts;
• And double the lending capacity of multilateral development banks three times, especially with easy financing and local currencies.

Guterres said that all of this is very important for countries, especially in the countries of the global south, with the filling of the digital gap and the use of the potential of artificial intelligence completely, making artificial intelligence a strong engine for comprehensive growth and sustainable development.

Cooperation is the greatest human innovations

At a time when the plurality of the parties is undermined, the Secretary -General called for the world to remember that cooperation is the greatest innovation of humanity, indicating that this begins with confidence, “And trust begins with respect for all countries for international law without exceptions.”

He concluded his speech by saying: “Let’s rise to the level of this moment – and we reform and modernize pluralism, including the United Nations and all systems and institutions to make it work for everyone, everywhere.”