First plenary meeting of the Scientific Panel

Why it matters: It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

The 40-member on held its first virtually, three weeks after the appointed its members. Members elected Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa as co-chairs. The Secretary-General asked members to produce independent, multidisciplinary and evidence-based assessments of AI opportunities, risks and impacts. Under its , the Panel may issue an annual report, thematic briefs and up to two annual updates to the General Assembly.

What this means for

Just curious / new to AI

It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Pick a role above and this becomes the reading for that desk: what it means, what to watch, and a line you can use.

Peace & Security

No Peace & Security reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Development & Policy

No Development & Policy reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Human Rights

No Human Rights reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Data & Digital

No Data & Digital reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Front Office

No Front Office reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

OPGA

No OPGA reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Builders

No Builders reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

Permanent Missions

No Permanent Missions reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It began the operational cycle of the UN’s first universal scientific assessment mechanism focused on AI.

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