Egypt-led initiative secures first UN Human Rights Council resolution on AI

Egypt, with Bangladesh and a cross-regional group of states, has won consensus adoption of the Human Rights Council's first resolution on artificial intelligence's impact on human rights.

• Egypt and Bangladesh led the Council's consensus adoption of the first resolution addressing artificial intelligence's implications for human rights.
• Egypt's Foreign Ministry said the resolution prioritizes the right to development, decent work, and cultural and linguistic diversity, and bolsters developing countries' capacities.
• The ministry said the resolution stipulates a Council meeting on human rights and AI, plus a comprehensive report on the discussions and their outcomes.