UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report Ahead of Global Conference By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report Ahead of Global Conference By Naureen Hossain UNITED NATIONS, Jul 2 2026 (IPS) - The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capabilities is far outpacing governments’ capacities to effectively regulate it. Without scientific evidence to inform their policies, countries will be left at a greater disadvantage, according to the UN’s independent panel on AI. DevelopmentNews Updates The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence officially released its Preliminary Report on July 1. This is the Panel’s first global, independent scientific assessment on the opportunities, risks and impacts presented by AI. This early report work from the Panel is expected to provide a foundational evidence base to inform global policy ahead of its first comprehensive report in 2027. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/un-artificial-intelligence-panel-launches-report-ahead-of-global-conference/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -