António Guterres
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UN Security Council begins selection for next Secretary-General with straw poll
The United Nations Security Council has initiated the selection process for its next Secretary-General, beginning with a "straw poll" on Thursday. This initial vote aims to gauge support among candidates, with a minimum…
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UN Chief Guterres visits Syria, urges global support and criticizes Israel
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made his first visit to Syria as U.N. chief, urging global support for the war-torn nation. During his trip to Damascus, Guterres met with interim president Ahmad al…
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UN leadership hopefuls pitch visions to restore credibility
Six candidates are vying to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, presenting their visions for the organization's future. During a debate, they emphasized the need to restore the UN's credibility amid…
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Indonesia joins China-led AI body, potentially straining US ties
Indonesia has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico), an initiative led by China aimed at promoting global AI governance. While this move offers Indonesia potential benefits in AI trai…
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US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East attacks
The United States and Iran have both asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating attacks in the Middle East, threatening a return to full-scale war and global economic instability. These tensions were h…
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Big Tech faces scrutiny over AI's environmental footprint, transparency varies
Major technology companies are facing increased scrutiny regarding the environmental impact of their AI infrastructure, particularly concerning electricity and water consumption. While Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Global AI Child Safety Pledge
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called for an AI Child Safety Pledge, emphasizing the urgent need for global rules to protect minors from AI-driven harms. He stressed that AI development is outpaci…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Ban on 'Killer Robots'
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a ban on autonomous weapons, often referred to as "killer robots." He emphasized the urgent need for international regulation to prevent the development a…
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UN pushes AI governance as EU rules slow model releases; Base44 launches LLM · 1 source tracked
The UN convened its first Global Dialogue on AI Governance, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling for urgent action on issues like "killer robots" and deepfakes, and proposing renewable energy mandates for dat…
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UN convenes AI Governance Dialogue, warns against unchecked development
The first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance convened in Geneva, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioning against haphazard AI development. Discussions at the summit included proposals for a ban on lethal …
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UN Chief Calls for Global AI Controls, Citing 'Killer Robots' · 4 sources tracked
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged for global controls on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing that the technology is developing faster than regulatory frameworks. Speaking at a conference in Ge…
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UN Chief Guterres Warns AI is Uncontrolled Experiment on Humanity
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence, describing it as an uncontrolled experiment on humanity. He emphasized that the world is unprepared for self-go…
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UN panel warns AI risks grow without global rules · 1 source tracked
The UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has released its first preliminary report on the potential and risks of artificial intelligence. The report, endorsed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, w…
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AI agents deployed without governance, environmental costs rise
Organizations are deploying AI agents with broad permissions without adequate governance, oversight, or trust frameworks, leading to concerns about security and autonomy. Concurrently, the burgeoning global data center …
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Tech giants address AI data center water usage concerns · 1 source tracked
Major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are addressing concerns about the significant water usage of their AI data centers. These companies are highlighting initiatives such as water replenishment projec…
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Europe faces $638B in heat-driven economic losses by 2030
Europe is facing significant economic repercussions from escalating heat waves, with projections indicating cumulative losses of up to $638 billion across its largest economies by 2030. These losses are attributed to fa…
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UN Chief Demands AI Firms Disclose Environmental Pollution
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on artificial intelligence companies to be transparent about the environmental impact of their operations. He specifically urged these companies to disclose t…
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UN chief urges AI firms to disclose climate impact, power facilities with renewables
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for artificial intelligence companies to disclose their environmental impact, including carbon emissions, water usage, and land use. He proposed the AI Enviro…
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UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflicts
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to a global blacklist for alleged sexual violence in conflict zones. This marks the first time Israeli forces have been included in the annual report, which also cited Russ…
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WHO assembly opens amid Ebola, funding cuts, and US withdrawal
The World Health Organization's annual assembly commenced in Geneva amidst significant global health challenges. Discussions are expected to focus on outbreaks like Ebola and hantavirus, alongside concerns over funding …