UN Establishes AI Impact Panel Despite U.S. Objections
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the formation of a 40-member scientific panel to assess the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence (AI), despite strong objections from the United States. The panel, established by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, aims to provide independent scientific insights into AI's economic and social impacts. The U.S. voted against the panel, citing concerns over the U.N.'s mandate and the influence of authoritarian regimes. The panel includes experts from various disciplines, with members from the U.S., China, and other countries. The U.S. expressed concerns about the panel's selection process and its potential to influence global AI governance. 
