World leaders gather in New York to tackle AI governance at UN assembly

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Nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly's high-level week starting Tuesday, with AI development among the top issues alongside bilateral meetings. The 81st session opens amid global concerns over AI, wars, climate change, and rising costs, with AI's rapid progress and lack of industry oversight drawing particular focus. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who steps down at year's end, urged perseverance on X, while US President Donald Trump will meet leaders from France, Britain, and Ukraine. China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Putin, and India's Modi will not attend.


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