A recent article by Wole Olaoye in Premium Times Nigeria argues that the United Nations should set up an artificial‑intelligence watchdog to oversee the rapid development of AI technologies.
Olaoye stresses the urgency of establishing a body that can provide transparency and build trust by setting ground rules and monitoring modalities for AI systems before they become “fledgling monsters” that could reduce society to helpless victims.
He points to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a useful model, noting that the IAEA monitors nuclear safety and safeguards to prevent misuse of atomic energy. A similar framework could help prevent the unintended consequences of advanced AI.
According to Olaoye, without such oversight, AI could be deployed in ways that undermine public safety and privacy, leading to “macabre pyrotechnics” that leave people powerless. He calls for swift action to tame the technology before it outpaces our ability to manage it.
In short, the article urges the international community to act now to create a regulatory body that can keep AI development in check, ensuring that the benefits of the technology are realized while its risks are mitigated.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
