As of 1 October 2026. Information only, not legal advice – see the disclaimer.
| Full title | UN General Assembly resolutions “Artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security” (79/239, 80/58) and “Possible risks of the integration of artificial intelligence into command, control and communications systems of nuclear weapons” (80/23) |
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| Type | UN General Assembly resolutions |
| Adopted by | UN General Assembly (on the recommendation of the First Committee) |
| Adopted | December 2024 (79/239); 1 December 2025 (80/23); 5 December 2025 (80/58, according to UNODA) |
| Legal status | Non-binding |
| Official text | A/RES/79/239 (UN Digital Library) · A/RES/80/23 (UN Digital Library) |
| Subject area | Artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons; UN processes and institutions |
Since its 79th session the UN General Assembly has addressed the military use of artificial intelligence (AI) beyond the specific question of lethal autonomous weapons systems, which is dealt with in the CCW and in separate resolutions (laws). Resolution 79/239 was adopted with 159 votes in favour, 2 against and 5 abstentions. A follow-up resolution under the same title, 80/58, was adopted at the 80th session. Resolution 80/23 addresses possible risks of integrating AI into nuclear command, control and communications systems and was adopted with 118 votes in favour, 9 against and 44 abstentions.
The resolutions address AI-enabled military capabilities, including decision-support systems, which rely on data processing and networked infrastructure. They do not create new legal obligations; they refer to the applicability of existing international law. Positions differ between States favouring further multilateral work and States preferring national approaches or non-binding measures; voting records are available in the UN Digital Library.