UN Secretary-General emphasizes digital cooperation and AI governance - Speech Brief
4 February 2026 19:43 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General emphasizes digital cooperation and AI governance

Key points

  • Launch Independent Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence
  • Global Dialogue on AI Governance to convene at the United Nations in July

TL;DR

  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres thanks the Digital Cooperation Organization and congratulates Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya for her second term and focus on Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.
  • He notes that at a time of geopolitical fragmentation digital cooperation is essential and that the Global Digital Compact calls for humanity to steer technology.
  • He announces the upcoming Independent Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in July, and urges building guardrails, accountability, shared standards and bridging the AI divide.
Original text

Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization, held today: I thank the Digital Cooperation Organization for convening this fifth General Assembly. I also congratulate Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya as she begins her second term, and salute all of you for your focus on “Inclusiv...

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