Leaders from major AI companies gathered at the United Nations Security Council to call for global regulation of artificial intelligence. They warned that AI could be misused to spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, or even lead to the extinction of humanity. At the same time, they acknowledged AI's potential to improve healthcare and education. Representatives from the US, China, and Russia attended the meeting, alongside UN Secretary-General and US Secretary of State officials.
Executives from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon specifically briefed the council on security risks. They cautioned that AI systems could improve themselves and slip beyond human control. Fei-Fei Li, Google's chief scientist of AI, stressed that the risks are real and significant. Representatives from over 20 countries attended the briefing, which aimed to assess both the dangers and benefits of the technology.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham separately urged the world to adopt global AI standards during his UN General Assembly speech. He announced Britain will use its G20 presidency to lead international AI safety efforts. This puts the UK at odds with the US, where President Trump rejected global AI controls and wants AI renamed super intelligence. Burnham also warned that AI could be used to manipulate people.
On the investment front, Digital Realty's 2026 Global Data Insights Survey found that 59 percent of Asia Pacific respondents plan to increase AI investment by more than 25 percent in 2026. The survey covered 2,131 IT decision-makers across 19 countries. Australia leads in AI returns while Japan focuses on compliance and Singapore faces infrastructure challenges. Most Asia Pacific companies tie data location decisions to AI plans, but only 22 percent have fully integrated hybrid infrastructure.
In other developments, South Korean AI firms DeepSeek and Moonshot were invited to a UN meeting on AI security scheduled for October 4 in New York. The two companies specialize in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and will join other international firms to discuss AI threats and opportunities. Their participation highlights South Korea's growing role in AI development.
Mavenir partnered with Neysa to create AI-native infrastructure combining Mavenir's AI orchestration with Neysa's GPU infrastructure. The platform lets enterprises deploy sovereign AI platforms they control. It also offers products like AI Service Assurance, AI Security Agents, and AI Voice Services. Mavenir will develop and test AI products on Neysa's GPU-backed infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority launched new Data and AI Training Program Standards Framework at the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI in Riyadh. The framework aims to improve training quality and match programs with labor market needs. In the first phase, 10 programs were evaluated and four professional certifications were launched. The sector also conducted 31 training programs with over 850 trainees from 55 government entities.
YouTube is adding AI features to YouTube Music, including Ask Music and Your Podcast Lineup. Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language across over 300 million songs. Your Podcast Lineup creates a personalized weekly audio guide recommending podcasts and episodes. Both features will arrive soon for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium subscribers worldwide.
Research findings show that AI confidence does not always equal accuracy. UC Riverside computer scientists found that AI models can be confident even when wrong, challenging the belief that a model's confidence means its answer is correct. The findings could help make AI more trustworthy. Separately, an analysis of the AI chip industry shows how chips, data, energy, and labor reshape global power balances across the Asia Pacific region, binding nations into forms of dependence on each other.
Bristol Myers Squibb is using AI to speed up drug discovery and improve patient health. Senior Vice President Matteo diTommaso said the company applies AI from molecule design to clinical trial optimization. Their AI-powered Development Operations Workbench supports thousands of users and accelerates study timelines. BMS partners with Anthropic and NVIDIA and focuses on responsible AI to ensure patient safety and human accountability.
Key Takeaways
- AI company leaders urged the UN Security Council to regulate technology, warning AI could cause widespread harm or even human extinction
- Google, Microsoft, and Amazon executives briefed the UN that AI systems could slip beyond human control and need more research
- UK Prime Minister Burnham called for global AI rules at the UN, putting Britain at odds with Trump's rejection of global AI controls
- Digital Realty survey shows 59 percent of Asia Pacific firms plan to increase AI investment by over 25 percent in 2026
- DeepSeek and Moonshot, South Korean AI firms, were invited to a UN AI security meeting on October 4 in New York
- Mavenir and Neysa partnered to build sovereign AI cloud platforms with GPU-backed infrastructure and AI security tools
- Saudi Arabia launched new AI training standards at the UNESCO Global Forum, evaluating 10 programs and launching 4 certifications
- YouTube Music adds Ask Music and Your Podcast Lineup AI tools for music discovery and personalized podcast recommendations
- UC Riverside study reveals AI models can be confident even when wrong, challenging assumptions about model reliability
- Bristol Myers Squibb partners with Anthropic and NVIDIA to use AI for drug discovery and clinical trial optimization
AI company leaders urge UN Security Council to regulate technology
Heads of major AI firms asked the United Nations Security Council to set controls on artificial intelligence. They warned that AI could be misused to spread misinformation or manipulate public opinion. The leaders also noted AI can improve healthcare and education. Representatives from the US, China, and Russia attended the meeting. The UN Secretary-General and US Secretary of State were also present.
UN Security Council meets on dangers of artificial intelligence
The UN Security Council held a meeting about the risks of artificial intelligence. Representatives from major AI companies attended and warned that AI could cause widespread harm. They said AI could even lead to the extinction of humanity. The companies stressed the need for international cooperation to regulate AI. The meeting was a step toward addressing these growing dangers.
South Korean AI firms DeepSeek and Moonshot invited to UN meeting
DeepSeek and Moonshot, two South Korean AI companies, were invited to a UN meeting on AI security. The meeting will take place in New York on October 4. The firms specialize in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. They will join other international companies to discuss AI threats and opportunities. Their participation highlights South Korea's growing role in AI development.
Google Microsoft Amazon executives brief UN on AI security risks
Executives from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon briefed the UN Security Council on AI security risks. They warned that their AI systems are becoming increasingly powerful and vulnerable to cyber attacks. The executives said the risks are not yet fully understood and need more research. Representatives from over 20 countries attended the briefing. It was part of the UN's effort to understand AI's impact on global security.
AI executives warn systems could slip beyond human control
Executives from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon warned the UN Security Council that AI systems could improve themselves and slip beyond human control. Fei-Fei Li, Google's chief scientist of AI, said the risks are real and significant. The briefing aimed to assess both the risks and benefits of AI. The UN has been working with governments and industry leaders to develop guidelines. Leaders were encouraged to take action to reduce these dangers.
Digital Realty survey shows strong AI investment growth in Asia Pacific
Digital Realty's 2026 Global Data Insights Survey found that 59 percent of Asia Pacific respondents plan to increase AI investment by more than 25 percent in 2026. The survey covered 2,131 IT decision-makers across 19 countries. Australia leads in AI returns while Japan focuses on compliance and Singapore faces infrastructure challenges. Most Asia Pacific companies tie data location decisions to AI plans, but only 22 percent have fully integrated hybrid infrastructure.
Mavenir and Neysa partner to build sovereign AI cloud platform
Mavenir, a cloud-native network software provider, partnered with AI cloud provider Neysa to create AI-native infrastructure. The platform combines Mavenir's AI orchestration with Neysa's GPU infrastructure. It lets enterprises deploy sovereign AI platforms they control. The partnership also offers products like AI Service Assurance, AI Security Agents and AI Voice Services. Mavenir will develop and test AI products on Neysa's GPU-backed infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia launches new standards to improve AI training
Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority began applying new Data and AI Training Program Standards Framework. The framework launched at the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI in Riyadh. It aims to improve training quality and match programs with labor market needs. In the first phase, 10 programs were evaluated and four professional certifications were launched. The sector also conducted 31 training programs with over 850 trainees from 55 government entities.
YouTube Music adds AI tools for music discovery and podcasts
YouTube is adding AI features to YouTube Music including Ask Music and Your Podcast Lineup. Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language across over 300 million songs. Your Podcast Lineup creates a personalized weekly audio guide recommending podcasts and episodes. Both features help listeners discover new music and shows more easily. The updates will arrive soon for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium subscribers worldwide.
AI chip ecosystem reshapes global power balances across Asia Pacific
An analysis of the AI industry shows how chips, data, energy and labor reshape global power balances. Advanced AI chips contain hundreds of billions of transistors performing trillions of calculations per second. Behind tools like ChatGPT and Claude lies a complex physical ecosystem. Across the Asia Pacific region, control over these layers binds nations into forms of dependence on each other. The tech race reshapes relationships between allies and rivals alike.
UC Riverside study reveals why AI confidence does not equal accuracy
UC Riverside computer scientists led a study showing that AI models can be confident even when wrong. The researchers found that confidence and correctness come from different internal features in large language models. This challenges the belief that a model's confidence means its answer is correct. The findings could help make AI more trustworthy.
UK Prime Minister Burnham calls for global AI rules at UN
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the world to adopt global standards to control AI risks during his UN General Assembly speech. He announced Britain will use its G20 presidency to lead international efforts on AI safety. This puts the UK at odds with the US, where President Trump rejected global AI controls. Trump wants AI renamed super intelligence and said the US will encourage rather than limit it. Burnham also warned that AI could be used to manipulate people.
Bristol Myers Squibb uses AI to speed up drug discovery
Bristol Myers Squibb is using data and AI to speed up drug discovery and improve patient health. Senior Vice President Matteo diTommaso said the company takes a science first approach, applying AI from molecule design to clinical trial optimization. Their AI-powered Development Operations Workbench supports thousands of users and accelerates study timelines. BMS partners with Anthropic and NVIDIA and focuses on responsible AI to ensure patient safety and human accountability.
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- Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
- UN General Assembly AI
- DeepSeek, Moonshot Invited to UN AI Security Meeting
- AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful
- AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful
- Digital Realty: APAC AI Investment Gathers Momentum
- Mavenir, Neysa Partner On Sovereign AI Platform
- New standards aim to improve AI training
- YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
- Inside the AI machine: How the tech race binds nations into dependence
- Making AI more trustworthy
- Burnham warns world over AI – and sets UK on collision course with America
- How AI Is Accelerating Drug Discovery And Patient Health At Bristol Myers Squibb
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