The United States is leading the charge in the creation of the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, with the goal of ensuring that AI technology is safe, secure, and trustworthy for all countries, especially those in the developing world. The draft resolution aims to bridge the digital divide between nations and ensure that everyone has equal access to AI discussions and capabilities. It recognizes the rapid growth of AI development and stresses the importance of achieving global consensus on safe and secure AI systems.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the resolution would establish a baseline set of principles for the development and use of AI, as well as provide a roadmap for leveraging AI for positive impact while managing potential risks. The United States has been in negotiations with all 193 U.N. member nations for the past three months, spending hours in direct talks and negotiations, and accepting input from 120 countries.

The resolution, which has achieved consensus support from all member states, will be formally considered later this month. While General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, they are an important indicator of global opinion. The draft resolution aims to use AI to help achieve the U.N.'s development goals for 2030, including ending global hunger and poverty, improving health, ensuring quality education, and promoting gender equality.

Lawmakers in the European Union are set to approve the world's first comprehensive AI rules, and countries like the U.S. and China are also working on AI regulations. The draft resolution calls on all countries to assist developing nations in accessing the benefits of AI and emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights throughout the AI life cycle.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted President Joe Biden's support for emerging technologies like AI and stated that the resolution aims to build international consensus on the design, development, deployment, and use of AI systems. If adopted, the resolution will be a historic step forward in promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy AI worldwide.