World leaders push for AI oversight at UN General Assembly

World leaders are pressuring for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence as they gather in the US, with a coalition of nations releasing a statement calling for human oversight of frontier AI models ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. The statement, co-crafted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and signed by 20 countries including Canada, Germany, and Spain, warns that AI development could outpace the ability to manage risks and proposes an international institution for standards and oversight. Public concerns in New York reflect fears about AI's unchecked power and creativity. The statement aims to lobby US President Donald Trump for further protections, though he has indicated reluctance, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to address the UN Security Council this week. Albanese seeks to build on his international reputation from Australia's social media ban.