S'pore calls for greater safety & security of frontier AI models, urges for global cooperation at UN General Assembly
Effective shared rules to ensure safety.
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called for heightened safety and security measures for frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) models during his address to the UN General Assembly on September 26. He emphasized the necessity of global collaboration in developing safeguards for AI, ensuring humans retain control and accountability over these advanced technologies.
Vivian posed a thought-provoking scenario, asking if one would prefer the nuclear button to be in human or AI hands. AI, a topic repeatedly discussed at the UN General Assembly, stands as a critical frontier for nations to establish new rules and institutions to govern its risks.
Vivian highlighted several risks associated with AI, such as the potential loss of control over autonomous systems and the possibility of rogue actors exploiting AI for mass destruction or societal disruptions. He stressed the urgent need for rigorous testing and evaluation of AI models prior to deployment, implementing clear limitations on autonomous systems' capabilities, and establishing effective interventions when AI behaves unexpectedly.
Vivian likened the use of AI to driving a high-performance car, requiring robust "brakes" and shared rules to ensure safety.
The Singaporean Foreign Minister stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing AI risks, as these risks do not remain contained within national borders. He pointed out a lack of trust in the disclosure of AI risks, the comprehensiveness and credibility of testing, and the inclusiveness of cooperation. Vivian acknowledged that the technology has become an arena for strategic competition, necessitating international cooperation to tackle this challenge.
Singapore joined the call for greater safety and security of frontier AI models, initiated by Finland and Norway. The nation will share its AI governance frameworks and testing tools with the international community to foster trust and promote global cooperation in AI development and deployment.
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