UN chief Guterres welcomes "Call for Control of Frontier AI Models"; backs global standards, verification
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed a new international push for tighter control of frontier AI models, backing standards, verification and stronger global cooperation. The initiative warns that advanced AI could pose serious safety and security risks if left without proper oversight.
Key Points
- Antonio Guterres welcomed the 'Call for Control of Frontier AI Models' led by Finland's President Alexander Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
- The initiative urges mandatory pre-deployment testing, independent evaluation, shared safety reporting and an international institution to set standards and enable verification.
- Guterres said AI offers major benefits but warned the world cannot ignore its risks and that global cooperation is essential.
- The issue is emerging as a major theme at the 81st UN General Assembly, where Guterres has flagged runaway AI as an existential threat.
