Contributions to UN High-level Advisory Body on AI
Prof. Andreas Krause from the ETH Department of Computer Science contributed to the ‘Governing AI for Humanity’ report.
In August 2023, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology announced the formation of a High-Level Advisory Body on AI and launched an open call for experts. It received over 1’800 nominees from 128 countries. Along with 38 other members, Prof. Andreas Krause, Professor for Computer Science at ETH Zurich, was chosen. He participated in several in-person and virtual meetings, contributing to the interim report. ‘Governing AI for Humanity’ was released for consultation in December 2023. A final report is yet to be published.
Key Takeaways
- The report provides recommendations to the UN Secretary General and the UN Member States regarding global governance of AI and informs the Global Digital Compact.
- The report identifies guiding principles and institutional functions where global cooperation can help to address key challenges regarding AI risks as well as opportunities for harnessing AI to promote sustainable development.
Piczure of the High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. (Mark Garten / United Nations Photo)