UN approves measure to make artificial intelligence ‘safe, secure and trustworthy’

The resolution was adopted by consensus with a bang of the gavel and without a vote, meaning it has the support of all 193 UN member nations.

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside UN headquarters (John Minchillo/AP)

The General Assembly approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, giving global support to an international effort to ensure the powerful new technology benefits all nations, respects human rights and is “safe, secure and trustworthy”.

The resolution, sponsored by the United States, was adopted by consensus with a bang of the gavel and without a vote, meaning it has the support of all 193 UN member nations.