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OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council next week on artificial intelligence and its impact on international security.
An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed that Altman will attend the open meeting in person.
The meeting will take place during the annual UN General Assembly gathering in New York.
The 15-member Security Council will discuss the risks and opportunities linked to rapidly developing AI technology.
France has convened the meeting as part of its September presidency of the Security Council.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will chair the session, according to Reuters.
Altman is expected to call for stronger international coordination on artificial intelligence.
He will also discuss shared safety standards for advanced AI systems.
According to OpenAI, Altman will outline steps the company is taking to ensure people around the world benefit from AI.
The discussion comes as governments and technology companies debate how to manage increasingly capable AI systems.
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Several technology leaders have recently called for greater coordination over AI development and safety.
The UN Security Council has already discussed artificial intelligence and international security.
The council held its first dedicated debate on AI-related security risks in 2023.
The UN has since continued discussions about AI, including its possible use in military operations, cyberattacks and disinformation.
France’s concept note for the latest meeting highlights concerns about the misuse of AI for malicious purposes.
It also calls for safe and responsible AI development that benefits the international community.
The meeting will examine risks linked to loss of control over advanced AI systems.
It will also consider how AI could affect international peace and security.
Diplomats expect a senior representative from Anthropic to attend the meeting.
However, the company had not confirmed its participation at the time of the Reuters report.
Anthropic has also been involved in the wider debate over AI safety.
The company has called for stronger safeguards as AI capabilities continue to advance.
Altman has discussed the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence for more than a decade.
In a 2015 essay, he warned about the possible development of superhuman machine intelligence.
His upcoming UN appearance comes as concerns about AI safety have intensified.
Recent debates have focused on autonomous systems, cyber risks and the possibility of AI systems operating beyond effective human oversight.
The UN has also increased its focus on AI governance and international cooperation.
France wants the Security Council to examine how AI could affect international peace and security.
Its concept note calls for action to promote safe and responsible AI development.
French officials have also placed AI and emerging technologies on the Security Council’s wider agenda during the country’s September presidency.
The upcoming meeting will give Security Council members an opportunity to hear directly from a leading AI company.
It will also add to international discussions about common safety standards and responsible AI development.
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