AI, Human Right, and Global Governance: Strategizing the UN’s Role in Creating Legal Frameworks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping our world, bringing both immense promise and unprecedented ethical dilemmas. Without a globally accepted governance framework, we risk exacerbating societal inequalities, compromising human rights, and unleashing the unchecked potential for harm. The proposed panel for the Science Summit at UNGA79, “AI, Human Right, and Global Governance: Strategizing the UN’s Role in Creating Legal Frameworks.”, aims to drive urgent international dialogue on this critical issue. Building on the momentum of the UN Secretary-General’s call for AI governance alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this panel will address the following vital questions: · UN’s Strategic Role: How can the UN best champion global AI governance, driving collaboration, and ensuring alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? · New Laws vs. Adaptation: What is the optimal balance between crafting new international AI laws and integrating responsible AI principles into existing legal frameworks? · One-Size-Fits-All vs. Flexibility: How can a global AI governance framework ensure universal principles while allowing adaptation across diverse sectors, cultures, and regulatory environments? · From Principle to Practice: What mechanisms are needed to translate broad AI governance principles into sector-specific guidelines and regulations, ensuring both ethical rigor and contextual relevance? · Identifying Essential Governance Pillars: Outlining the core, non-negotiable principles (transparency, accountability, etc.) required for any responsible AI framework. · Crafting a Roadmap: Proposing concrete steps for international collaboration on developing a flexible yet robust governance structure adaptable across regions.