UN Security Council Debates AI Existential Risks

The United Nations Security Council held a high-level briefing on artificial intelligence and global security on September 24, 2025 ^[1][3]. Experts including Yoshua Bengio and industry leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei addressed the council ^[1]. The meeting focused on the urgent need for responsible AI development to prevent systemic risks ^[1].

Discussion centered on the potential loss of human control over advanced AI systems ^[1]. Participants also explored how these technologies could impact global infrastructure and international peace ^[1][2]. The briefing highlighted the necessity of international cooperation to manage emerging security threats ^[1][3].