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AI must not become 'another facet of ongoing arms race', Pakistan tells UNSC

Pakistan has stressed the need to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from becoming “another facet of the ongoing arms race”, as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was briefed by leaders of major AI firms. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar delivered Pakistan’s statement at the meeting of the top UN body, where AI executives said the technology calls for heightened…

AI must not become 'another facet of ongoing arms race', Pakistan tells UNSC

Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming "another facet of the ongoing arms race." Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made the statement during a briefing on artificial intelligence and international security, attended by executives from major AI firms.

The Pakistani government emphasized the importance of retaining human control over AI systems and urged for international collaboration in its development to ensure safety and address the risks of miscalculation and compressed decision-making in military applications.

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