UN says AI safeguards can’t wait for certainty

The United Nations' scientific panel has warned that governments need to take action to regulate AI before its risks are fully understood, citing the recent AI hack of Hugging Face as a reason for urgency. The report, which is the organization's first major assessment of the incident, highlights the need for immediate action to address the growing capabilities of AI agents. The warning comes as leaders gather at the United Nations in New York, solidifying AI's place on the global diplomatic agenda.