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Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (UNGA resolution A/RES/79/325)

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40-member independent scientific panel established by consensus resolution to publish an annual, policy-relevant but non-prescriptive assessment of AI opportunities, risks and impacts. Members were appointed by the General Assembly for a three-year term starting 12 Feb 2026; its preliminary report was released 1 Jul 2026.

Why it matters

Its annual reports are becoming the UN reference point for evidence on AI risks used by governments.

SourceUnited Nations: https://www.un.org/independent-international-scientific-panel-ai/en/faqSecondary: https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12751.doc.htm Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Appointment vote 117-2-2 (Paraguay, US against). Preliminary report released 1 Jul 2026 and presented at the first Global Dialogue (Geneva, 6-7 Jul 2026); next Global Dialogue session planned for May 2027 in New York.

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Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (UNGA resolution A/RES/79/325). United Nations General Assembly. Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/intl-un-scientific-panel-ai-2025/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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