Riyadh: In a world shaped by conflict and digital noise, the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) called for young people to make the 21st century the last century in which humanity witnesses war. Speaking to UN News ahead of the 11th Global Forum of the Alliance, which opens in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Miguel ngel Moratinos urged youth everywhere to reclaim peace as a global priority.
According to Emirates News Agency, Moratinos emphasized the importance of the new generation choosing dialogue over division and humanity over hatred. He acknowledged that the world has become more complex, presenting a challenge that demands a deeper commitment to listening, dialogue, and understanding.
Among the pressing issues identified by Moratinos is artificial intelligence, which he believes will shape the future in significant ways. He highlighted the challenges posed by AI, emphasizing that machines lack concern for religion, faith, and ethics, unlike humans. Therefore, AI must remain human-centered, guided by human values and human decision-making.
Moratinos warned against the risk of people surrendering their freedom and responsibility to machines. He cautioned that if humanity forgets its moral compass, technology will not be able to correct the course. For him, the Alliance of Civilisations exists to protect values and ethics, ensuring that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.