AI and Human Reporting from UN General Assembly 78
Last week, Diplo’s experts and AI system followed UN General Assembly 78 (UNGA 78). In this hybrid approach, we produced an overall summary of the UNGA General Debate and an in-depth analysis of inputs on AI and digital issues. Transcripts and analyses of national statements delivered at the UNGA are also available.
AI and Digital Issues @ UNGA 78
Compared to 2022, this year UNGA brought a sharp rise in AI coverage in national statements. It reflected a growing public interest in AI, triggered mainly by the launch of ChatGPT.
In total, 94 speakers covered digital themes, including the Secretary-General of the UN, the Holy See, and the EU. Overall, digital technology-related discussions constituted 2.51% of all language corpus produced by UNGA 78 speeches.
AI was featured in 39 speeches made during UNGA 78. Leaders also explored topics such as digital development (44), cybersecurity (23), content policy (7), economic considerations (4), and human rights (6). Â
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In addition to the gist of digital coverage in national statements, you can consult full texts of statements at the Digital Watch Observatory’s dedicated page.
AI and Expert Analysis
 Focus on the transformative potential of AI and the urgent need for global cooperation in dealing with AI risks, including lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS). Read more. |
 Calls for responsible advancement and international cooperation to tackle tech-related challenges resonated throughout discussions. Read more. |
 Discussion on digitalisation as a driver of economic growth and prosperity… Read more. |
 Focus on cyber threats amplified by AI and other new technologies… Read more. |
 Highlighting the digital divide, inclusion, impact on climate change and supporting rights of future generations… Read more. |
 The global surge of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, often amplified by AI and social media, poses a dire threat to social stability, democracy, and overall well-being… Read more. |
 Concerns over surveillance, calls for humanist traditions, and pleas for a human-centric tech approach resonated. Read more. |
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