Artificial intelligence has stoked fears and security concerns for years but a new global resolution to safeguard the public may provide much-needed reassurance. The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution to shield personal data, monitor AI for potential risks including scams, and protect human rights. The resolution - proposed by the US - is non-binding but was agreed upon by all 193 UN member nations and co-sponsored by non-members from 123 countries, including China and Russia. The resolution comes as high-profile tech moguls have expressed concerns about AI's reliability, including Geoffrey Hinton - the'Godfather of AI' - who said last year that he regretted creating the technology and worries that machines could take over. All 193 UN members signed an AI resolution to protect people's data and human rights The White House called the resolution a'historic step' and Vice President Kamala Harris said she and President Joe Biden are committed to establishing AI safeguards The White House praised the resolution, calling it a'historic step' to ensuring'trustworthy' advancements in AI.