Open debate of the Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security"
In the light of the fast-paced development and widespread deployment of generative artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence-enabled decision-support systems and artificial intelligence-enabled weapon platforms across the globe, free and open discussion on this topic at the highest level is imperative to find ways to maximize the benefit of, and minimize the risk from artificial intelligence. The high-level open debate aims to provide a platform for Member States to exchange views on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the context of international peace and security. More specifically, the debate seeks to: Encourage high-level reflection and discussion on how the international community can collectively maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing its risks in the context of international peace and security; Invite Member States to share their approaches to the responsible development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence including its application in the military domain; Consider the potential role of the Security Council, as the principal body mandated by the Charter of the United Nations to uphold international peace and security, in harnessing the opportunities created by artificial intelligence while mitigating the risks associated therewith. The open debate aims to support the Security Council's continued endeavors to foster a shared understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence, and reaffirm the importance of international cooperation in guiding its development and use.
