Norway Urges UN Reform Amid AI Threats

Norway is using its UN budget to try and stop AI from becoming a global hazard. The country says that without global rules, AI could spread threats across borders. Last year, WHO adopted a Pandemic Agreement that will strengthen health emergency responses. In September 2026, the UN Security Council urged stronger AI oversight during a high-profile debate. But most governments still invest too little in international AI safety frameworks. Norway claims that its large UN contribution gives it leverage to push reforms. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said the country will use this power to strengthen multilateral rules. The goal is to create global standards that let inspectors monitor AI development in every nation. If AI safety is left to individual states, rogue actors could simply move operations elsewhere. Norway's push may become the first real step toward a world that can prevent AI-driven catastrophes.