UN chief calls for science-led AI governance

What happened:

On February 20, António Guterres addressed the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, urging countries to cooperate in preparing, protecting and investing in people as AI innovation accelerates beyond regulatory capacity.

Why it matters:
 

By advancing an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, the United Nations aims to align global governance frameworks—ensuring human oversight and building a digital double helix between technological progress and sustainable development.