CHIA Director Professor Anna Korhonen Appointed to UN Panel on AI

17 February 2026

Last week, CHIA Director Professor Anna Korhonen was formally appointed to the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, the Panel is the first global, fully independent scientific body dedicated entirely to AI. It will provide evidence-based assessments of AI’s risks, opportunities, and societal impact to support informed global dialogue and governance of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. 

Anna joins 40 distinguished experts from across the world selected through a highly competitive international process — a significant recognition of her global leadership in human-centred and responsible AI. One of the Panel’s key priorities will be to produce a report related to the opportunities, risks, and impacts of AI, to be presented at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. 

CHIA Director Professor Anna Korhonen: “I am honoured to be appointed to this panel, which serves as the first global scientific body on Artificial Intelligence. The appointment aligns closely with my research on developing responsible, human-centred AI and applying it to support global sustainable development. I am looking forward to taking up my place on the panel at its first meeting.”

Professor Sir John Aston, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge: “This appointment is recognition of Anna’s research focus around how to harness this incredible technology – Artificial Intelligence – for human good. She will be a fantastic representative not just for Cambridge but for UK research as a whole.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres: “AI is moving at the speed of light. No country can see the full picture alone. We must shape this transformation together — ensuring that artificial intelligence serves all of humanity.”

CHIA warmly congratulates Anna on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to her contributions at the global level. To read more about the UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, click here.