The United Nations has called for increased global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) development as the United States moves forward with a major $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure. The initiative, championed by former President Donald Trump, aims to solidify the U.S.’s dominance in the rapidly advancing field of AI technology.

However, global leaders, including UN officials, have expressed concerns over the concentration of power in the hands of a few private tech moguls, such as Elon Musk, and the potential for a fragmented global AI landscape. The UN emphasizes that international collaboration is crucial to ensuring that AI technologies benefit all nations and contribute to solving global challenges.

As the U.S. accelerates its AI ambitions, other countries, especially in Europe, are closely monitoring the developments. The UN warns that without a coordinated approach, there is a risk that AI could become a tool for further technological inequality, leaving some regions behind.

Source: UN News, January 2025