First UN resolution on AI presented by Morocco and the USA

The United States Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, and her Moroccan counterpart, Omar Hilale, have announced a historic resolution on artificial intelligence (AI), scheduled for adoption on March 21 by the UN General Assembly. This collaboration between the United States and Morocco illustrates the strength of their strategic partnership, reflecting the international trust and respect towards Morocco under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

The resolution emphasizes the development of safe, secure, and reliable AI systems, encouraging progress in key areas such as health, education, and the economy.

It aims to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared by all countries, highlighting the importance of adapted and inclusive governance, based on international law.

Thomas Greenfield and Hilale underscore the potential of AI to transform societies for the better, calling for engagement in research and the necessary infrastructure to minimize the digital divide.

This resolution marks a step towards harnessing AI opportunities for the common good, insisting on international cooperation and sustainable development.