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Malicious AI Use Could Cause ‘Unimaginable’ Damage, Warns UN Secretary General

Conal Cram
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Malicious AI, a concern garnering international attention, could lead to “horrific” consequences, warns United Nations (UN) Secretary General, António Guterres. As AI technologies continue to evolve, the global community is urged to adopt measures to mitigate the potential threats and challenges it brings forth.

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Guterres Warns About the Dangers of Malicious AIAI-Enabled Cyber Attacks: A Growing ThreatGenerative AI: The New Dimension in Disinformation and ManipulationThe Call for a New UN Entity to Govern AIThe UK’s Push to Prevent Malicious AIAI: A Double-Edged SwordWhat are the implications of Malicious AI?

Guterres Warns About the Dangers of Malicious AI

The Secretary General underscored the profound implications of unchecked AI, indicating that such use could cause “widespread trauma and deep psychological damage on an unimaginable scale.” Guterres spoke at the first UN Security Council session devoted to AI, raising awareness of the potential harm and destruction from AI’s misuse.

AI-Enabled Cyber Attacks: A Growing Threat

He shed light on an alarming reality: AI-enabled cyber-attacks have begun to target UN peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. This rising threat signifies an urgent need to address the malicious use of AI on a global scale, promoting security and safeguarding peacekeeping efforts.

Generative AI: The New Dimension in Disinformation and Manipulation

As generative AI becomes more sophisticated, its misuse could be a defining moment for disinformation and hate speech. Guterres indicated that such tools could add a “new dimension” to the manipulation of human behaviour, further exacerbating the challenges posed by the digital age.

The Call for a New UN Entity to Govern AI

In response to the mounting threats, Guterres proposed the establishment of a new UN entity, akin to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to monitor and govern AI use. This body would aim to support countries in maximizing AI’s benefits, mitigating risks, and establishing internationally agreed mechanisms of monitoring and governance.

The UK’s Push to Prevent Malicious AI

Echoing this sentiment, the UK’s foreign secretary, James Cleverly, emphasized the need for global governance of AI. With AI knowing no borders, he insists that the “widest coalition of international actors from all sectors” must be involved and engaged. The UK is already taking steps, convening a global AI safety summit in the autumn.

AI: A Double-Edged Sword

At an event hosted by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Ian Hogarth of the UK government’s AI Foundation Model taskforce pointed out that AI’s power can also be a force for good.

“We are going to get AI scientists that will complement human scientists and speed up the pace of new science and technology discoveries,” he said.

However, he also cautioned that a malicious actor in the field could pose a significant threat to national security.

What are the implications of Malicious AI?

As the influence of AI expands across borders, the implications of its malicious use are becoming a pressing global concern. The call for an internationally agreed upon mechanism to govern AI resonates more now than ever. How we respond to this call will undoubtedly shape our shared digital future. We invite you to join the discussion below and share your thoughts on how we can balance the immense potential of AI with the very real threats it can pose.

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Conal is a seasoned tech industry professional and content writer for numerous tech publications. With a strong background in software engineering and digital media development, he's passionate about sharing the latest updates and insights in the tech industry, particularly in artificial intelligence and other disruptive trends. In his spare time he loves a mezze platter and a good film, and if he's not playing Fortnite or spending time with his daughter you can assume he's at the dry slopes!
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