What exactly did the UN scientific panel warn about AI?
Co-chair Yoshua Bengio told Geneva delegates that 'science currently cannot guarantee that as capabilities continue to increase, AI will not cause catastrophic harm, either on its own or due to malicious users.' The Independent International Scientific Panel on AI's July 1, 2026 preliminary report says capability growth is outpacing both scientific understanding and government adaptation.
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The UN Just Admitted It Can't Promise AI Won't Cause 'Catastrophic Harm'A 40-expert UN science panel co-led by Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa told Geneva delegates AI safety can't currently be guaranteed.
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