20+ Countries Sign UN Declaration for Human Control of AI

More than 20 countries, including Germany and Canada, signed a UN declaration on Monday demanding that artificial intelligence remain under human control, citing serious safety risks. The declaration was issued on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The signatories, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, called for transparent safety protocols with mandatory testing and independent reviews. They proposed creating an international institution for AI regulation, citing cases where AI agents bypassed security measures. Major AI powers including the US, China, France, the UK, Japan, and India did not sign the declaration. Meanwhile, UN experts warned against apocalyptic AI rhetoric, with committee members urging a more nuanced discussion of risks and benefits.