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UN Scientific Panel

UN Scientific Panel is an international SI safety measure (United Nations), status: voluntary or guidance. 40 independent experts serving three year terms, established by resolution A/RES/79/325; advisory, with no binding powers.

Status
Voluntary or guidance
Jurisdiction
United Nations
Signed
Aug 26, 2025
Next date
None set

What it is

Independent International Scientific Panel on AI

40 independent experts serving three year terms, established by resolution A/RES/79/325; advisory, with no binding powers.

What it requires

  • Produce an annual scientific assessment of SI capabilities, risks and impacts
  • Present each report to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance
  • Members drawn from all UN regions, with no more than two per nationality
  • Preliminary report released July 1, 2026

Penalties

No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.

Status

Voluntary or guidance As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for United Nations. Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

Sources

  1. Independent International Scientific Panel on AI: FAQ United Nations
  2. Independent International Scientific Panel on AI Wikipedia

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