BMT warned of problems in organizing artificial intelligence

The independent scientific council under the United Nations has published an analytical report on the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies and the lag of existing legal regulation mechanisms behind this process. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to the experts’ summary, the capabilities of AI models are increasing several times every few months, rendering traditional legislative development processes ineffective.

This information is being widely disseminated in international information sources. The document prepared by the newly formed international expert group is considered the initial stage of global dialogue.

As emphasized in the report, regulatory bodies typically begin drafting normative documents only after sufficient scientific foundations have been gathered. However, under current conditions, technologies are changing so rapidly that by the time a corresponding draft law is prepared, it may already be outdated and ineffective.

This necessitates new approaches to managing the sector. The report also separately acknowledges the enormous benefits that artificial intelligence brings to humanity.

In particular, these technologies are demonstrating revolutionary results in accelerating the process of drug and vaccine development, studying antibiotic resistance, and detecting serious diseases at early stages. Moreover, they are being successfully applied in ensuring food safety and in early warning systems for emergency situations.

However, alongside positive outcomes, serious threats are also emerging. Experts have highlighted a range of significant problems.

Among them, there is a risk of creating harmful content without human consent through image falsification technologies, amplifying cyberattacks, and spreading false information that appears credible. Additionally, the growing ability of systems to make independent decisions complicates their oversight.

The increasing number of data processing centers also places a heavy burden on energy systems. United Nations experts express concern that technological capabilities may end up concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy states.

Core systems are primarily being developed in advanced countries, which could further deepen global economic inequality. For developing countries like Uzbekistan, this situation may lead to technological lag, as many regions still lack sufficient infrastructure and qualified specialists.

The report’s authors call for strengthening independent assessment of AI systems and establishing common security standards through international cooperation. Otherwise, this technology could threaten human rights, radically transform the labor market without preparation, and reach a level where the flow of disinformation cannot be controlled.

The aforementioned analytical document currently has a recommendatory character, with final conclusions planned to be announced next year.