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AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns - Al-Monitor
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has warned that advanced AI poses an existential risk to humanity, calling for strict international guarantees around AI safety to prevent disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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You face rising political pressure as global regulators push for binding AI safety rules that could reshape market access and compliance requirements immediately.
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