UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an international code of conduct to address the harm caused by digital platforms and misinformation. Guterres expressed concern over the negative impact of digital technology, emphasizing that it is already causing significant damage to our world.
He proposed the establishment of an AI watchdog body and a United Nations Code of Conduct for information integrity on digital platforms. Guterres also highlighted the need for advertisers to take responsibility for monetizing harmful content.
He urged for lessons to be learned from past mistakes and emphasized the importance of moving away from the “move fast and break things” approach of Silicon Valley.
