OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

Altman on Tuesday suggested an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency could oversee artificial intelligence worldwide while visiting the United Arab Emirates — AP Photo/Jon Gambrell

ABU DHABI: Artificial intelligence poses an "existential risk” to humanity, a key innovator warned during a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, suggesting an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency oversee the ground-breaking technology.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is on a global tour to discuss artificial intelligence.