The United Nations chief has warned that “the perils of weaponizing digital technologies are growing by the year” and malicious activity in cyberspace is on the rise by governments, non-government actors and criminals.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres takes part in a press conference announcing the rebranding of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to UN Trade and Development, marking its 60th anniversary, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
On the positive side, Guterres said digital advances “are revolutionizing economies and societies,” not only bringing people together but delivering news, information and education and enabling citizens to access government services and institutions. The secretary-general also pointed to “a legion of hate merchants littering the information superhighway with fear and division” and the increasing use of cyberspace as a weapon in conflicts. “And the growing integration of digital tools with weapon systems, including autonomous systems, presents new vulnerabilities,” he said.
But the U.N. chief said beyond these costs such intrusions impact peace, security and stability within and among countries. He has invited leaders of the 193 U.N. member nations to a Summit of the Future during their annual gathering at the General Assembly in late September, and he told the council it “represents a pivotal chance to support the maintenance of international peace and security in cyberspace.”
It said more council meetings and briefings are essential so that the U.N.’s most powerful body can “remain agile and relevant in light of the rapidly evolving technology” and especially its impact on international peace and security.
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