Analysis
The official transcript and video of Guterres’ keynote at the AI for Good Global Summit (July 2023) contain the quoted passage, where he emphasizes the speed of AI development relative to governance and urges a binding global framework. Multiple reputable news outlets reported the same wording. No evidence contradicts the attribution.
Background
António Guterres, UN Secretary‑General, has repeatedly warned about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the need for international regulation. The AI for Good Global Summit is an annual UN‑hosted event that gathers stakeholders to discuss AI's societal impact. In July 2023, Guterres used his platform to call for a coordinated, binding global approach to AI governance.
Verdict summary
António Guterres did state that AI is outpacing our ability to manage its risks and called for global, binding rules to ensure safety, ethics, and human‑rights alignment at the AI for Good Global Summit in July 2023.