UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has issued a stark warning regarding the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, describing it as an “existential threat to humanity.” He is calling for immediate and concerted global action to regulate the development and deployment of AI technologies. The UN official emphasized the need to mitigate the substantial risks associated with AI, without specifying the risks. Turk’s warning underscores growing international concern over the rapid advancements in AI and the potential for misuse. He stresses the importance of ensuring AI systems respect and protect fundamental human rights. Further details are available via *Punch Newspapers* – https://punchng.com/urgent-action-needed-on-ai-threats-to-humanity-un-rights-chief/.