Pakistan, July 2 -- A United Nations scientific panel has warned that artificial intelligence offers enormous global benefits but also poses significant risks if left unchecked. The findings appear in the panel's first independent assessment of AI. The report urges governments to strengthen oversight as the technology advances faster than regulation.

The report will be presented to governments during the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva on July 6 and 7. It was prepared by 40 independent scientists and experts serving three-year terms without representing governments, institutions, or companies. A more comprehensive assessment is scheduled for release next year.

According to the report, policymakers require stronge...