On November 25, the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva hosted the 'Geneva Dialogue: Solidarity for AI Governance'. Co-organized with the Permanent Missions of Pakistan and Zambia, this event offered a fresh platform for Geneva's diplomatic community to exchange views, share experiences and explore pathways for AI governance. 🤖
The room at the United Nations Office in Geneva was packed with diplomats and representatives from across the globe. The session kicked off with a warm welcome from Tatiana Valovaya, Director General of the UN Office in Geneva, followed by Celeste Saulo, Director General of the World Meteorological Organization, who highlighted AI initiatives for natural disaster management. 🌐
Ambassador Chen Xu, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, emphasized in his opening remarks that we're at a crossroads: "How do we better organize ourselves and offer stronger governance?" He noted that with so many AI initiatives emerging, listening to diverse voices is key.
Building Common GroundDiplomats from different continents and governance models joined forces to build a common understanding and solidarity around AI governance. This dialogue is especially timely, as UN member states are not yet party to any major international AI governance initiative, even as AI capabilities accelerate worldwide.
The Geneva Dialogue marks a step toward coordinated action on AI governance, inspiring hope for future cooperative frameworks that balance innovation with shared responsibility.
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