Guyana’s ambassador to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, said artificial intelligence can be a force for good [1].
This perspective highlights the growing effort by international diplomats to integrate emerging technologies into global development strategies. As AI continues to reshape labor and governance, the UN is exploring how these tools can be harnessed to address systemic global challenges [1].
Birkett said these views during a town-hall event at the United Nations, which was hosted by Bloomberg Television [1]. She was joined by María Fernanda Espinosa, the former president of the UN General Assembly [1].
The discussion focused on the intersection of the private sector and technological advancement. Birkett and Espinosa said how private sector involvement and the deployment of AI could contribute positively to overcoming various global obstacles [1].
The event served as a forum for discussing the ethical and practical implementation of AI on a global scale. By emphasizing the potential for positive outcomes, the ambassadors aimed to shift the conversation toward the proactive use of technology in diplomacy and public service [1].
While the potential for AI to drive progress was a central theme, the dialogue also touched upon the necessity of coordinating with private entities to ensure that the benefits of AI are distributed equitably across different nations [1].
“AI can be a force for good”
The endorsement of AI by high-ranking UN officials suggests a strategic shift toward public-private partnerships to bridge the digital divide. By framing AI as a tool for global good, the UN is signaling a move toward creating international frameworks that encourage innovation while attempting to mitigate the risks of technological inequality between developed and developing nations.
