Typically highlighting the threats posed by misinformation and bias, Guterres last week warned of the “bias” of technologies designed mainly by men that “ignore” the needs and rights of women.
“Male-dominated algorithms can literally program inequalities into activities like urban planning, credit qualifications or medical imaging for years,” he warned.
“I don’t think the United States wants to let Guterres lead this very delicate dialogue, so it is stepping in to shape the debate,” Richard Gowan said, referring to a “race” led by several UN member states, including the United States. China and South Korea, to be at the forefront of this social issue.
In October, the White House already issued standards and principles aimed at ensuring that the United States “leads the way” in regulating artificial intelligence, and US President Joe Biden insisted that these technologies must be “managed.”
On March 13, the European Parliament approved the world's first law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the European Union.
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