Artificial intelligence could widen inequality between countries by increasing divides in economic performance, capabilities, and governance systems, according to a United Nations Development Programme report titled The Next Great Divergence: Why AI May Widen Inequality Between Countries, released on 2 December 2025. Whilst AI opens important avenues for development, countries
The United Nations issued a report on July 9, 2025, calling for immediate and effective global measures against AI-generated deceptive content, particularly deepfakes, which pose a significant threat to democratic processes and social trust. The report, prepared by the UN Global Communications Department, highlights that deepfakes increased by 278% worldwide
The High-Level Expert Panel on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), convened by the UN Council of Presidents of the General Assembly (UNCPGA), released its report titled "Governance of the Transition to Artificial General Intelligence: Urgent Considerations for the UN General Assembly" in 2024, calling for urgent, coordinated international action
