The United Arab Emirates participated in the Global Conference on AI, Security, and Ethics in Geneva, confirming its commitment to responsible technological development. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, met with foreign experts, including Robin Geiss, Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), to address AI’s expanding role in global security and its ethical implications.
During the conversations, Sharaf emphasised the importance of international collaboration in regulating artificial intelligence. He stated that when non-state actors acquire access to crucial technologies, there is an urgent need for global safeguards. He emphasised the significance of responsible knowledge sharing among states and the implementation of solid regulatory frameworks for international peace and security.
Jamal Al Musharakh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, expressed similar thoughts. He added that global cooperation within the UN system is critical to guarantee that AI serves humanity’s collective interests by fostering peace and shared values.
Diplomats, military officials, corporate leaders, academics, and representatives from civil society all attend the annual UNIDIR meeting. It enables professionals to investigate the influence of AI on national, regional, and global security and resilience.
