00:00We cannot afford to ignore concerns that have been raised, especially by those on the front
00:06lines of the development of AI.
00:09Governments must assume their responsibilities.
00:12It is the first responsibility of any government to protect its citizens, including from the
00:19threats of artificial intelligence.
00:21National action is essential.
00:23But global coordination is also indispensable.
00:29Because AI does not stop at borders, and neither do its risks.
00:34Voluntary pauses that are isolated, unverifiable, and unevenly applied will not address the problem.
00:42If we believe AI development should slow when risks become too great, we need more than
00:48good intentions.
00:49Through the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, we have brought together global
00:55scientific expertise to ensure that policy is guided by evidence.
01:00And artificial intelligence will certainly be a major topic in my discussions with world
01:05leaders next week.
01:07And the United Nations will continue to explore practical ideas and approaches in the immediate
01:13days ahead.
01:13We need a shared understanding on how to advance the safe, secure, and responsible development
01:22of AI, while identifying when increasingly powerful systems may require stronger safeguards or additional
01:31measures to manage potential risks.
01:34And this requires genuine international cooperation and a coordinated global effort.
01:42I am aware of the geopolitical divides and the temptations they might generate.
01:49But the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.
01:54We need guardrails to build trust, and that make AI safe, transparent, accountable with
02:01human dignity at the center.
02:02At a time when the world faces three existential threats – runaway artificial intelligence,
02:09the climate crisis, and the intolerable deepening of inequalities – international cooperation
02:15is more necessary than ever.
02:46We'll see you next time.
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