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In this analysis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly to press governments for stronger international oversight of artificial intelligence and reform of institutions he said are struggling to respond to global crises.
What happened
Guterres called for cooperation on AI safety testing, information-sharing and a multilateral risk-management framework with independent oversight. He also addressed ongoing wars, climate policy and reform of the international system. His second five-year term ends on December 31.
Context
The address came as leaders gathered in New York for the 81st General Assembly high-level week and as the Security Council prepared to discuss artificial intelligence and international security.
What happens next
Attention now turns to whether member states translate the secretary-general's proposals into negotiated mechanisms, particularly on AI governance and institutional reform.