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UN Chief Calls for AI Regulation Amid Geopolitical Tensions

3/7/2026

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent regulation of artificial intelligence amid escalating geopolitical tensions and military applications.
The Pentagon's dispute with Anthropic centers on the company's refusal to allow its technology for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
Anthropic has been labeled a supply chain risk by the Pentagon, prompting legal challenges.
Experts warn that AI in warfare raises moral concerns, reduces accountability, and heightens the need for democratic oversight.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent regulation of artificial intelligence amid escalating geopolitical tensions and military applications.
The Pentagon's dispute with Anthropic centers on the company's refusal to allow its technology for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
Anthropic has been labeled a supply chain risk by the Pentagon, prompting legal challenges.
Experts warn that AI in warfare raises moral concerns, reduces accountability, and heightens the need for democratic oversight.