European lawmakers, Nobel laureates, ex-heads of state, and tech leaders demanded binding global rules on AI.
They launched the initiative at the UN’s 80th General Assembly in New York, urging action by 2026.
Warnings of Rising Risks
Supporters said unregulated AI could spark pandemics, mass surveillance, disinformation, or rights abuses.
A psychiatric study found leading chatbots gave unsafe suicide advice, raising alarms about real-world harm.
Maria Ressa warned AI could create “epistemic chaos,” while Yoshua Bengio cautioned against unchecked model races.
Push for a Global Treaty
Backers proposed bans on nuclear strike systems, human impersonation, and mass surveillance by AI.
They demanded an independent oversight body and pressed for a UN-led treaty by 2026.
