{
  "id": 7409873,
  "title": "UN Security Council to hold meeting on AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/un-security-council-to-hold-meeting-on-ai-7409873",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:18:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/15/un-security-council-to-hold-meeting-on-ai"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UN Security Council is set to convene a meeting on artificial intelligence next week, in response to escalating global concerns over the rapid advancement of the technology, according to a French diplomatic source. The gathering will coincide with the UN General Assembly, where numerous world leaders are expected to be present at the UN headquarters in New York. France currently holds the rotating presidency of the security council.\n\nThe meeting aims to address the dual concerns surrounding AI: the existential threat it poses to global security and the potential risks to children. The diplomatic source emphasized the strong apprehensions regarding AI's impact on children, indicating the gravity of the issue.\n\nAs the technology sector faces mounting pressure, some AI industry leaders have called for more stringent regulations to curb its development. However, US President Donald Trump dismissed these concerns on Monday, labeling them a hoax and a sick conspiracy.\n\nThe UN General Assembly will also focus on key events in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine. France, serving as the monthly head of the Security Council and the current G7 president, intends to advocate for multilateralism amidst the growing challenges faced by international institutions.",
  "summary": "AI safety has become a major global issue, with some technology leaders calling for stronger regulation to slow development.",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "UN Security Council to hold meeting on AI next week amid international concern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/un-security-council-to-hold-meeting-on-ai-next-week-amid",
        "published": "2026-09-14T20:21:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "UN Security Council to hold meeting on AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/un-security-council-to-hold-meeting-on-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:18:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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