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- The United Nations General Assembly appointed 40 members to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, effective February 12, 2026, for a three-year term.
- The panel will provide independent assessments of AI's risks and opportunities.
- The selection process involved over 2,600 candidates to ensure a diverse and balanced group.
- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the panel's role in helping all member states engage equally in AI governance discussions.
