UN Deputy Secretary-General Warns AI Will Perpetuate Old Discrimination Without Deliberate Correction

The United Nations’ Deputy Secretary-General has sounded a warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that without deliberate correction, it will perpetuate old forms of discrimination with new speed and authority. This stark assessment was made at an AI and Human Development Regional Convening in Xi’an, China, which brought together experts from across Asia to discuss the impact of AI on human development. The convening is part of a global series aimed at understanding how AI can be harnessed for the benefit of all people, not just those with access to advanced technology.