At World Economic Forum Meet, Leaders Warn About Unchecked Expression of AI

New Delhi: During the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, leaders from various countries called for action on artificial intelligence and reforms.

In a special address, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that in order to curb misinformation and cyber harassment, there is a need for reform of social media governance, reported the Press Trust of India.

Sanchez urged for stronger enforcement of the Digital Services Act and expanded powers for the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned about two global threats – the unchecked expression of artificial intelligence and the climate crisis. He said that these threats pose unprecedented risks to humanity and demand immediate, unified action from the governments and the private sector.

Guterres said that artificial intelligence has immense potential but cautioned against the risks of leaving AI ungoverned. He said there is a need for international collaboration, pointing to the Global Digital Compact adopted at the United Nations as a roadmap for harnessing digital technology responsibly.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo announced the creation of the world's largest tropical forest reserve, which will protect over 550,000 sq km of forest.

Palestinian Authority Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian expressed cautious optimism after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

We have to ensure that the aid is reaching the people," said Aghabekian about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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