António Guterres

Technology that will shape the future of humanity must be shaped by all humanity. It cannot be governed by a handful of countries or a handful of companies. Every nation needs a seat at the table.

Transferring the decision-making to killer robots would be morally repugnant and politically unacceptable.

If AI is to be powerful, it must be governed. If AI is to be trusted, those who build it must be accountable.

Artificial intelligence is advancing at runaway speed. A technology that can reshape economies, transform the world of work, sway elections and tilt the balance of security is being deployed faster than anyone — including the people building it — can...