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Milan seeks to host a UN agency for AI governance
Milan is seeking to host a UN agency focused on AI governance, with backing from business, research and public institutions.
The proposal was put forward by the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy, Assolombarda and Confcommercio Milan Lodi Monza Brianza.
At a meeting in Milan on 9 November, representatives of companies, research centres, the regional government and the city gave the proposal unanimous support.
The agency would help set independent standards for assessing AI models and their effects on people, rather than leaving those judgments to technology companies.
Supporters say this matters because AI can affect work, production and daily life, and people should remain in control of the technology.
Italy is expected to begin formalising its candidacy, with supporters calling for a parliamentary motion backed by all parties.
The proposal would then be presented to the UN with support from the Italian government and the European Commission.
Milan is seeking to host a United Nations agency focused on the governance of artificial intelligence.
The proposal was put forward by the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy, Assolombarda and Confcommercio Milano Lodi Monza Brianza.
A meeting in Milan on 9 November brought support from representatives of businesses, research centres and local and regional institutions.
Italy’s Senate president and a government undersecretary sent messages backing the proposal.
The organisers expect a cross-party parliamentary motion and the start of the process to formalise Italy’s bid.
- Who
- Milan, backed by business groups, researchers and institutions, is seeking to host the agency.
- What
- The city is seeking to host a UN agency for AI governance.
- When
- The proposal was presented on 12 October. Supporters met on 9 November.
- Where
- Milan, Italy.
- Why
- Supporters say the agency could guide AI development and address its effects on work, production and daily life, while helping keep humans in control.
US advocates of industry self-regulation
UN advocates of independent reference points
AI oversight
US advocates of industry self-regulation
The article says Americans propose self-regulation.
UN advocates of independent reference points
The article says the UN approach is to use reference points independent of major AI producers to assess models’ quality and risks.
The proposal to host a UN AI governance agency in Milan was presented with a manifesto.
Representatives of businesses, research centres and institutions met in Milan and backed the bid.
Supporters expect a cross-party parliamentary motion and the start of the process to formalise Italy’s candidacy.
- Proposed host city
- Milan
- Proposed agency
- UN agency for AI governance
- Proposal presented
- 12 October
- Supporting organisations
- American Chamber of Commerce in Italy, Assolombarda and Confcommercio Milano Lodi Monza Brianza
- Support meeting
- 9 November, Palazzo Turati, Milan
What people are saying
Give direction to the development of artificial intelligence
Keeping humans in control of the system
Cognitive capital is dispersed if humans delegate thinking to machines