https://aidialoguereport.org An independent guide and analysis en https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/06/24/un-ai-panel-regulations/ 2026-06-24-UN scientific panel readies its first report for Geneva Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT Ahead of the 6–7 July session, The National reports on the 40-member Independent International Scientific Panel — co-chaired by Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa — finalising the preliminary findings it will present to governments, as concerns mount over jobs, energy use and the pace of AI. (The National) https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/analysis-united-nations-what-ai-means-for-humanity/ 2026-06-23-Analysis: a day at the UN, and what AI means for humanity Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT Panel co-chair Maria Ressa recounts the first briefing of UN member states on the scientific panel's forthcoming report — four negotiating groups and 31 states took the floor — and argues that the body's independence from any company or country is what will let governments trust the findings it hands to the July Dialogue in Geneva. (Rappler) https://www.un.org/en/delegate-delegate-gva-delegate-nyc/inaugural-global-dialogue-ai-governance-convenes-geneva 2026-06-15-UN sets out the four themes for the inaugural Dialogue Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT The UN's official preview confirms the 6–7 July Geneva programme, built around four themes — AI's opportunities and impacts, bridging AI divides, trustworthy AI systems and human rights — with the Independent Scientific Panel presenting its preliminary report on the opening day. (United Nations) https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/global-dialogue-ai-governance-geneva-6-7-july 2026-06-02-UNESCO: governance must reflect the priorities of all nations Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT As part of the Dialogue's joint secretariat, UNESCO frames the Geneva session as a chance to ensure AI governance serves all countries — not only the most technologically advanced — and that AI's benefits are shared. (UNESCO) https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/MA-2026-06-02-UN-Dialogue.aspx 2026-06-02-ITU previews the Geneva Dialogue, 6–7 July Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT The inaugural session will run at Geneva's Palexpo alongside the WSIS+20 Forum and the AI for Good Global Summit, bringing all 193 member states and other stakeholders together on AI governance. (ITU) https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/05/25/global-144/ 2026-05-25-UN opens registration for the 2026 Geneva session Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Registration opens for the first Global Dialogue, co-chaired by the permanent representatives of El Salvador and Estonia, with a two-day programme of a high-level segment, thematic sessions and side events. (Global South Opportunities) https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/the-case-for-a-global-ai-governance-floor/ 2026-05-07-The case for a global AI governance floor Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Ahead of Geneva, the Ada Lovelace Institute proposes a 'governance floor' — minimum expectations grounded in international human rights law, with substantive content, a shared evidence base and process commitments — that sets a baseline while leaving jurisdictions free to go further. (Ada Lovelace Institute) https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-un-global-dialogue-ai-governance-reveals-about-global-power-shifts 2025-10-07-Analysis: the Dialogue as a barometer of AI power shifts Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT A CSIS analysis argues the process exposes a geopolitical split — the United States stepping back from multilateral AI governance while China positions itself as a champion of inclusive, consensus-driven rulemaking. (CSIS) https://www.techpolicy.press/un-reaches-consensus-on-ai-now-comes-the-hard-part/ 2025-09-11-Consensus reached — now comes the hard part Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT An analysis welcomes the consensus that created the new UN AI bodies but warns that funding, genuine independence and meaningful civil-society and developing-country participation will decide whether they matter. (Tech Policy Press) https://dig.watch/updates/un-general-assembly-adopts-terms-of-reference-for-ai-scientific-panel-and-global-dialogue-on-ai-governance 2025-08-26-UN General Assembly adopts Resolution 79/325 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT Member states adopt the terms of reference establishing two bodies: the 40-expert Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. (Digital Watch Observatory) https://www.simoninstitute.ch/blog/post/how-formal-should-it-be-outcome-formats-for-the-global-dialogue-on-ai-governance/ 2025-04-23-How formal should it be? Outcome formats for the Dialogue Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT The Simon Institute weighs five possible outcomes for the Dialogue — from a chair's summary to a negotiated document — across feasibility, legitimacy and impact, arguing that output is not all-or-nothing and that hybrid formats may best help member states reach consensus. (Simon Institute for Longterm Governance)