UN chief urges global AI safety rules in final address

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered his final General Debate speech at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to address risks from rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI). Guterres stressed that AI must be shaped by humanity, with leading nations sharing risk information and establishing common global safety measures. He also called for diplomatic solutions to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Guterres, whose ten-year term ends in December, reaffirmed his commitment to defending the UN Charter's values and his belief that peace is possible, even after leaving office.