UN leaders clash over AI's future: 'killer robots' vs 'super intelligence'
World leaders at the UN General Assembly presented starkly contrasting visions for artificial intelligence, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning against "killer robots" and former President Donald Trump dismissing such fears while renaming the technology "super intelligence." Guterres, in his farewell address, called for more oversight and safeguards, arguing that life-and-death decisions must never be left to machines. Trump rejected global control schemes, accusing climate change alarmists of hypocrisy. Other leaders, including those from France, Finland, and the UK, urged international cooperation and strong controls to manage AI's risks and benefits. The UN Security Council is scheduled to address AI controls on Wednesday, featuring tech leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei. Experts criticized both Trump and Guterres for oversimplifying the issue, while a UN science report warns of a slight but real potential for catastrophic harm.