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UN Appoints 40 Experts to AI Oversight Panel

2/13/2026

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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.