Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- This will be the first global scientific body established to study the risks and impacts of AI.

The resolution was adopted on 13 February 2026 by a vote of 117 in favour and two against. The United States and Paraguay voted no, while Tunisia and Ukraine abstained.

According to the UN, the panel will examine the risks, opportunities, and long-term effects of artificial intelligence. It will publish an annual report that provides scientific analysis for all member states. The experts were selected from more than 2,600 candidates following a review process involving several UN bodies and the International Telecommunication Union. Members will serve three-year terms.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the ...