UN Warns of AI Risks: From Autonomous Systems to Mercenary Use and Human Rights Violations

Recent warnings from AI researchers and a public resignation at Anthropic have intensified calls for stronger global AI governance. The UN Security Council is holding a briefing on AI and international security, while the UN Working Group on mercenaries highlighted AI's role in surveillance, drone attacks, and disinformation campaigns. Concerns range from future autonomous systems to current human rights violations enabled by AI.