UN Assembly Backs China-Led AI Resolution with US Support

The UN General Assembly adopted a China-sponsored resolution with US backing, urging wealthy nations to close the gap with developing countries in AI usage and benefits. Both resolutions from the US and China emphasize the need for safe, secure, and inclusive AI, highlighting cooperation despite ongoing tensions.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution, with crucial support from the United States, urging wealthy nations to bridge the AI divide with developing countries. This move seeks to ensure equitable opportunities in accessing and benefiting from artificial intelligence.

Approved by the 193-member General Assembly, the resolution follows a March endorsement marking the UN's first AI-focused legislation. This initiative, led by the US and co-sponsored by 123 countries including China, underscores a global commitment to making AI technology safe, reliable, and universally advantageous.

Fu Cong, China's UN ambassador, described the resolutions as complementary, emphasizing the importance of capacity building. He praised the US role in negotiating the inclusive text. Nate Evans, spokesperson for the US mission, reiterated a commitment to digital inclusion and sustainable AI development, aligning with the vision set out in March.