United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Meeting in Geneva Concludes with Key Recommendations on AI Governance and Launches HUMAN-AI-T: A Global Initiative to Integrate Humanity into Artificial Intelligence
WISeKey International Holding (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) announces the conclusion of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) meeting in Geneva and the launch of HUMAN-AI-T initiative. The two-day forum focused on AI governance and ethical development.
The event featured prominent speakers including Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Key discussions centered on:
- Ethical AI development and governance
- Misinformation risks and autonomous military technologies
- Global inequality concerns in AI advancement
The HUMAN-AI-T initiative was introduced as a secure digital platform to preserve humanity's ethical and cultural legacy, functioning like an ethical digital vault protected by post-quantum cryptographic technologies. The initiative aligns with UN General Assembly resolution on safe and trustworthy AI. The next AI for #OneHumanity Conference is scheduled for January 20, 2026, in China.
WISeKey International Holding (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) annuncia la conclusione dell'incontro dell'Alleanza delle Civiltà delle Nazioni Unite (UNAOC) a Ginevra e il lancio dell'iniziativa HUMAN-AI-T. Il forum biennale si è concentrato sulla governance dell'IA e sul suo sviluppo etico.
L'evento ha visto la partecipazione di relatori di spicco, tra cui il Ministro degli Esteri spagnolo José Manuel Albares, l'Alto Rappresentante UNAOC Miguel Ángel Moratinos e l'ex Primo Ministro spagnolo José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Le discussioni principali hanno riguardato:
- Lo sviluppo etico e la governance dell'IA
- I rischi legati alla disinformazione e alle tecnologie militari autonome
- Le preoccupazioni relative alle disuguaglianze globali nell'avanzamento dell'IA
L'iniziativa HUMAN-AI-T è stata presentata come una piattaforma digitale sicura per preservare l'eredità etica e culturale dell'umanità, funzionando come un caveau digitale etico protetto da tecnologie crittografiche post-quantistiche. L'iniziativa è in linea con la risoluzione dell'Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite sull'IA sicura e affidabile. La prossima conferenza AI for #OneHumanity è prevista per il 20 gennaio 2026 in Cina.
WISeKey International Holding (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) anuncia la conclusión de la reunión de la Alianza de Civilizaciones de las Naciones Unidas (UNAOC) en Ginebra y el lanzamiento de la iniciativa HUMAN-AI-T. El foro de dos días se centró en la gobernanza de la IA y su desarrollo ético.
El evento contó con destacados ponentes, entre ellos el Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, el Alto Representante de la UNAOC, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, y el ex presidente del Gobierno español José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Las discusiones clave se centraron en:
- El desarrollo ético y la gobernanza de la IA
- Los riesgos de la desinformación y las tecnologías militares autónomas
- Las preocupaciones sobre la desigualdad global en el avance de la IA
La iniciativa HUMAN-AI-T fue presentada como una plataforma digital segura para preservar el legado ético y cultural de la humanidad, funcionando como una bóveda digital ética protegida por tecnologías criptográficas post-cuánticas. La iniciativa está alineada con la resolución de la Asamblea General de la ONU sobre IA segura y confiable. La próxima conferencia AI for #OneHumanity está programada para el 20 de enero de 2026 en China.
WISeKey International Holding (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY)는 제네바에서 열린 유엔 문명연합(UNAOC) 회의 종료와 HUMAN-AI-T 이니셔티브 출범을 발표했습니다. 이틀간 진행된 포럼은 AI 거버넌스와 윤리적 개발에 중점을 두었습니다.
행사에는 스페인 외교부 장관 호세 마누엘 알바레스, UNAOC 고위대표 미겔 앙헬 모라티노스, 전 스페인 총리 호세 루이스 로드리게스 사파테로 등 주요 연사들이 참여했습니다. 주요 논의 주제는 다음과 같았습니다:
- 윤리적 AI 개발 및 거버넌스
- 허위정보 위험과 자율 군사 기술
- AI 발전에 따른 전 세계 불평등 문제
HUMAN-AI-T 이니셔티브는 인류의 윤리적·문화적 유산을 보존하는 안전한 디지털 플랫폼으로 소개되었으며, 양자 이후 암호기술로 보호되는 윤리적 디지털 금고와 같은 역할을 합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 유엔 총회에서 채택한 안전하고 신뢰할 수 있는 AI에 관한 결의안과 부합합니다. 다음 AI for #OneHumanity 컨퍼런스는 2026년 1월 20일 중국에서 개최될 예정입니다.
WISeKey International Holding (SIX : WIHN, NASDAQ : WKEY) annonce la clôture de la réunion de l'Alliance des civilisations des Nations Unies (UNAOC) à Genève ainsi que le lancement de l'initiative HUMAN-AI-T. Le forum de deux jours s'est concentré sur la gouvernance de l'IA et son développement éthique.
L'événement a réuni des intervenants de premier plan, notamment le ministre espagnol des Affaires étrangères José Manuel Albares, le haut représentant de l'UNAOC Miguel Ángel Moratinos, et l'ancien Premier ministre espagnol José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Les discussions clés ont porté sur :
- Le développement éthique et la gouvernance de l'IA
- Les risques liés à la désinformation et aux technologies militaires autonomes
- Les préoccupations concernant les inégalités mondiales dans le progrès de l'IA
L'initiative HUMAN-AI-T a été présentée comme une plateforme numérique sécurisée destinée à préserver l'héritage éthique et culturel de l'humanité, fonctionnant comme un coffre-fort numérique éthique protégé par des technologies cryptographiques post-quantiques. Cette initiative s'aligne sur la résolution de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies concernant une IA sûre et digne de confiance. La prochaine conférence AI for #OneHumanity est prévue pour le 20 janvier 2026 en Chine.
WISeKey International Holding (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) gibt den Abschluss des Treffens der Allianz der Zivilisationen der Vereinten Nationen (UNAOC) in Genf sowie den Start der HUMAN-AI-T-Initiative bekannt. Das zweitägige Forum konzentrierte sich auf KI-Governance und ethische Entwicklung.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte prominente Redner, darunter den spanischen Außenminister José Manuel Albares, den UNAOC-Hochrepräsentanten Miguel Ángel Moratinos und den ehemaligen spanischen Ministerpräsidenten José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Die zentralen Diskussionsthemen waren:
- Ethische Entwicklung und Governance von KI
- Risiken durch Fehlinformationen und autonome Militärtechnologien
- Globale Ungleichheitsprobleme beim Fortschritt der KI
Die HUMAN-AI-T-Initiative wurde als sichere digitale Plattform vorgestellt, um das ethische und kulturelle Erbe der Menschheit zu bewahren – vergleichbar mit einem ethischen digitalen Tresor, der durch post-quantentechnologische Kryptografie geschützt ist. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit der Resolution der UN-Generalversammlung zu sicherer und vertrauenswürdiger KI. Die nächste AI for #OneHumanity-Konferenz ist für den 20. Januar 2026 in China geplant.
- WISeKey's involvement in major UN initiative strengthens its position in AI governance
- Company's post-quantum cryptographic technologies to be utilized in HUMAN-AI-T platform
- Strategic positioning in ethical AI development could lead to new business opportunities
- Potential increased compliance costs with new AI governance frameworks
- Competition in ethical AI solutions could intensify with global initiatives
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Meeting in Geneva Concludes with Key Recommendations on AI Governance and Launches HUMAN-AI-T: A Global Initiative to Integrate Humanity into Artificial Intelligence
UNAOC AI for #OneHumanity: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Geneva, Switzerland – April 23, 2025 –WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that United Nations Alliance of Civilizations meeting in Geneva concludes with key recommendations on AI Governance and launches HUMAN-AI-T.
Staying true to its founding motto “Many cultures, one humanity,” the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), established in 2005 by then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, continues to promote cultural diversity, interfaith dialogue, and mutual respect. Today, these foundational principles are essential to shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
At a high-level meeting held at the United Nations Office in Geneva, UNAOC and its public and private sector partners launched HUMAN-AI-T, a transformative global initiative designed to align the evolution of artificial intelligence with universal ethical values, cultural heritage, and human dignity.
Building on the momentum of its two previous editions, the third “AI for #OneHumanity” summit gathered a diverse group of global actors—governments, international organizations, business leaders, innovators, academics, media, and civil society—to explore pathways toward inclusive and responsible AI development in the service of the common good.
Organized by UNAOC in collaboration with the Onuart Foundation, the two-day forum featured thematic sessions on the role of AI in intercultural dialogue, sustainable development, and collective human progress, while addressing critical issues such as cultural bias, AI governance, and equitable access.
Notable participants from Spain included:
- José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain;
- Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former Foreign Minister and current High Representative of UNAOC;
- José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former Prime Minister of Spain and President of the Advisory Board of the Onuart Foundation.
Key Points:
- Ethical AI Governance:
Minister Albares emphasized the urgent need for ethical AI development rooted in human rights. He announced Spain’s intention to propose a national Artificial Intelligence Governance Law, aimed at ensuring AI applications respect fundamental rights and prioritize dignity, inclusion, and human-centered innovation through multilateral frameworks. - Global Cooperation and Risks:
Albares warned of the growing dangers of misinformation and the irresponsible use of autonomous military technologies. He called for greater UN involvement to ensure no one is left behind and to maintain a fair and balanced multilateral system in AI development and regulation. - Moratinos’ Concerns:
Miguel Ángel Moratinos highlighted the risk of AI deepening global inequality or undermining shared values. He stressed that AI is no longer a future issue—it is already at the heart of our communications, economies, and daily lives, and urgently requires global oversight guided by human dignity. - Zapatero’s Message:
In a video message, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero expressed optimism about AI’s potential to address humanity’s most urgent needs: peace, democracy, and the eradication of poverty. “We are at a turning point,” he said. “Artificial intelligence must be a tool for peace and social justice. It must help us end hunger, combat inequality, and strengthen democratic values. Let’s ensure that AI, like every great human creation, serves to elevate the human spirit.”
The opening session, titled “Towards One Humanity: Human-Centered Development Supported by AI,” featured remarks by Moratinos, Dr. José Luis Bonet Ferrer (President of the Onuart Foundation), and Rima Al-Chikh (UNOG), followed by opening addresses from Minister Albares, H.E. Burak Akçapar, Permanent Representative of Türkiye, and former President Zapatero.
A main session on ethical and equitable AI included insights from David Carmona (VP & CTO of Microsoft), Carlos Moreira (CEO of WISeKey), Francisco Hortigüela (President of Ametic), Moulaye Bouamatou (President of Banque de Mauritanie), and Julian Isla (President of Fundación29), moderated by Fernando Zallo from the Onuart Foundation.
Other panels focused on the inclusive future of AI, with contributions from Bilel Jamoussi (ITU), Jon Hernández, Enrique Arribas, Alberto Díez, Loida Peral, Matthew Griffin, Danilo McGarry, and Yujun Pian, moderated by Julie Ladanan of UNAOC.
The session “Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Human Identity and Behavior in the Digital Age” featured video contributions from Dr. Rafael Yuste, Director of Columbia University’s NeuroTechnology Center and President of the NeuroRights Foundation, and Jared Genser, General Counsel of the same foundation. The session was moderated by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez of the Onuart Foundation.
A complementary session on “AI and Media in the Information Age” addressed challenges such as disinformation and hate speech, with contributions from Catherine Bokonga-Fiankan (President of the Association of UN Correspondents in Geneva), Yfat Barak-Cheney (World Jewish Congress), Eduardo Solana (University of Geneva), Axel Hörger (former CEO of UBS Germany), Lluis Vilella (CEO of K-BOX), Sixtine Crutchfield (Art Director at WiseArt), filmmaker Devy Man, and music writer Soren Sorensen (aka Dorian Gray), moderated by Nihal Saad, Director of UNAOC.
The HUMAN-AI-T initiative was presented as a secure and globally accessible digital platform to preserve humanity’s ethical, philosophical, and cultural legacy. Inspired by the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, it will function as an ethical digital vault, housing verified content—from religious texts and philosophical works to legal codes, international treaties, and indigenous knowledge—digitally signed and protected by post-quantum cryptographic technologies to ensure long-term trust, traceability, and integrity.
As general artificial intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing advance, HUMAN-AI-T responds to the increasing ethical risks posed by superintelligent systems by anchoring AI development in shared human values and global moral frameworks. The initiative aligns with the UN General Assembly resolution on safe and trustworthy AI, aiming to make AI a platform for inclusion, cooperation, and ethical progress.
“At the heart of AI must be the heart of humanity,” emphasized Miguel Ángel Moratinos. “This is not just a technological issue—it is a civilizational imperative. We must develop AI to serve people, not the other way around. That requires an inclusive model centered on dignity.”
Dr. Bonet Ferrer added: “For AI to truly contribute to human progress, we must incorporate the spirit of One Humanity into its design and governance. Technology must unite us, honor our diversity, and strengthen our shared destiny.”
Jared Genser also highlighted: “As neurotechnologies and AI converge, we must update human rights frameworks to protect mental sovereignty. HUMAN-AI-T is an urgent ethical safeguard anchoring these tools in principles from the outset.”
Carlos Moreira, founder and CEO of WISeKey, concluded: “We are approaching a threshold where machines may surpass human intelligence. If we do not act now, we risk losing control over the values embedded in these systems. HUMAN-AI-T is our response: to ensure that the intelligence we build remains deeply human—now and for future generations.”
Finally, Che Fu, founder and president of the World Public Economic Organization (WPEO) and president of the East-West Cultural Exchange Promotion Agency of Sichuan, remarked: “Artificial intelligence has a unique power to build bridges between civilizations. It is a new language of humanity—one that must be shaped with ethics and cultural understanding. We must come together, East and West, to ensure this technology connects us. I warmly invite the UN Alliance of Civilizations to hold the 4th AI for #OneHumanity Conference in China on January 20, 2026, where we can continue this global dialogue and strengthen our shared commitment to a human-centered digital future.”
The event concluded with closing reflections from H.E. Mr. Moratinos and Dr. Bonet Ferrer, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the evolution of AI—one guided not only by algorithms and code, but by consciousness, cooperation, and compassion.
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