The rapid development of artificial intelligence is intensifying a global debate over who should control the technology and how its risks should be managed. US President Donald Trump has backed voluntary safety measures and industry self-regulation, while the UN Secretary-General has called for a multilateral framework to manage AI risks. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has also called for stronger safeguards, including legislation. At a recent UN Security Council meeting, speakers warned that increasingly powerful AI systems could pose serious risks if poorly managed. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports…