Issued on: 19/02/2026 - 11:14

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned technology leaders at a global AI summit in India Thursday of the risks of artificial intelligence, saying its future cannot be left to "the whims of a few billionaires". The UN chief called on tech tycoons to support a $3 billion global fund to ensure open access to the fast-advancing technology for all.

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