By @UN_News_Centre
Publication Date: 2026-01-31 05:01:00
Whether you are a “doomer” or a “boomer” in the field, it is impossible to ignore the AI that is invading every corner of our personal and professional lives.
The United Nations has been pushing for a people-first approach to this issue for years.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the Security Council as early as 2024 that the fate of humanity “must never be left to the “black box” of an algorithm“,” and that humans must always maintain oversight and control over AI decision-making to ensure human rights are upheld.
Since then, the UN system has consolidated work on ethical global governance of AI, building on the guidelines and recommendations of the groundbreaking Global Digital Compact.
Here you will find a selection of the most important ideas.
1. Education is key
The UN emphasizes again and again Education as central to ensure people remain relevant in an AI-powered future. It’s not just about integrating AI tools into the education system, but…
