UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a sharp statement at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. His message is unequivocal: the development of artificial intelligence is spiraling out of control, and the global community must immediately adopt common rules. This is not just about technological progress, but about fundamental risks to humanity.
Guterres emphasized that AI is spreading at an unprecedented speed. While it took the internet 15 years to reach a billion users, ChatGPT conquered 100 million in just two months. Modern systems no longer wait for commands — they write code, act online, and make decisions with minimal human involvement. "Our institutions were built for machines that follow commands," he stated. "They are not ready for machines that make decisions."
"Vibe Coding" and the Future of Humanity
The Secretary-General paid special attention to the concept of "vibe coding" — a passive approach where we allow AI to operate without a deep understanding of its mechanisms and consequences. "We cannot vibe-code the truth," Guterres warned. "We cannot vibe-code the future of humanity." In his view, the choice before us is not between fear and faith in AI, but between conscious governance and passive drift.
Protecting Children: Three Principles
One of Guterres' key priorities was the safety of minors. AI has already infiltrated children's education and personal communication, but society has not verified its consequences. "No child should be a guinea pig for unregulated AI," he stressed. The UN proposed three principles:
1. Do not deploy systems for children without special testing and independent oversight.
2. Zero tolerance for the generation of sexualized images of minors.
3. In crisis situations, chatbots must stop and connect real human support.
"Killer Robots" and a Global Fund
Guterres also called for international law to ban lethal autonomous weapons systems — machines capable of selecting and engaging targets without human control. "Let's call them what they are: killer robots," he declared. "They are morally repugnant and politically unacceptable." Additionally, he announced the creation of a global AI fund to help developing countries gain access to computing resources and knowledge. According to him, data centers already consume more energy than most countries, and by 2030 they could surpass all but five nations.
My analysis: Guterres' statement is a clear signal that AI regulation is moving from the realm of discussion into practical action. Particularly important is his focus on the concentration of data and computing power in the hands of a narrow circle of corporations. If this trend continues, we risk not just technological inequality, but a new form of digital colonialism. The question is not whether AI needs to be regulated, but whether we can do it fast enough to avoid irreversible consequences.