Overview

• More than 200 signatories, including Nobel laureates and leading researchers, announced the Global Call for AI Red Lines at the U.N., with Maria Ressa introducing the effort.
• The letter proposes prohibitions such as lethal autonomous weapons, autonomous replication, AI control of nuclear systems, mass surveillance, and undisclosed impersonation.
• Organizers say any deal should include a clear list of bans, auditable verification mechanisms, and an independent body to monitor and enforce compliance.
• The U.N. plans to launch its first diplomatic AI body this week in New York at an event led by Pedro Sánchez and António Guterres.
• Notable AI leaders like Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis did not sign, even as NVIDIA and OpenAI detailed a plan for at least 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA-powered compute with up to $100 billion in investment and first facilities targeted for operation in late 2026.