Irakli Beridze

Irakli Beridze, Director of the UNICRI Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, discusses the pressing need for global governance of AGI. He contrasts chemical weapons with AI, highlighting the latter’s ubiquitous appeal and governance challenges. Irakli stresses that early preparation is crucial, as building international frameworks takes decades. He advocates for a verification mechanism to ensure compliance and discusses the necessity of diverse global participation in AGI governance. Ultimately, he believes that human collaboration will be essential to navigate these complex issues.