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DRC Minister Demands Developing Nations’ Role in UN AI Governance

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC · How we work

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DRC Minister Thérèse Wagner demanded a larger role for developing nations in UN AI governance.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman chaired the UN AI debate as delegations grew from five to 128.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged coordinated global action on AI, likening its risks to climate change.
IMF projected AI could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about 4% over the next decade.

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DRC Minister Thérèse Wagner demanded a larger role for developing nations in UN AI governance.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman chaired the UN AI debate as delegations grew from five to 128.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged coordinated global action on AI, likening its risks to climate change.
IMF projected AI could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about 4% over the next decade.