The UAE is a member of the Independent International Scientific Committee for Artificial Intelligence

Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, announced today the submission to the General Assembly of a list of 40 prominent international experts from various regions of the world, including Tuqa Al-Hinai from the UAE, in preparation for the formation of the Independent International Scientific Committee for Artificial Intelligence, in a step he described as decisive to ensure that artificial intelligence serves all of humanity.

In statements he made today at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Guterres explained that the establishment of this committee comes in direct response to the mandate issued by member states within the “Charter for the Future,” which aims to promote multilateral solutions to emerging technologies that are reshaping various aspects of human life.

He explained that the committee will be the first fully independent global scientific body concerned with bridging the knowledge gap in the field of artificial intelligence and assessing its real effects on economies and societies, stressing the need for this scientific framework more than ever in light of the unprecedented acceleration in the development of artificial intelligence technologies.

He pointed out that artificial intelligence is developing at the speed of light, and no country alone can see the full picture of this field, and stressed the need to reach a common understanding to establish effective controls, encourage innovation for the public good, and enhance international cooperation.

He pointed out that the proposed committee will contribute to distinguishing between facts and misleading information, between solid science and unreliable content, and will provide a reliable and impartial reference, at a time when an accurate understanding of artificial intelligence has become more important than ever before.

He explained that the selection of committee members came after an open global call that received more than 2,600 nominations. The proposed list includes experts with deep experience in multiple fields, including machine learning, data governance, public health, cybersecurity, child development, and human rights.

He stressed that all members will work in their personal capacity, completely independently of any government, company or institution. He pointed out that the committee will work according to a rapid timetable, and expects the issuance of its first report in time to contribute to the global dialogue on the governance of artificial intelligence scheduled to be held next July.