UN Warns: Generative AI Risks Becoming Modern Frankenstein's Monster Without Human Rights Protections

Nov 24, 2025 07:40 pm CST

The United Nations has issued an urgent warning that generative AI technology could become a modern-day Frankenstein's monster if deployed without proper human rights safeguards. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk emphasized that while AI has tremendous potential, its misuse threatens privacy, political participation, free expression, and labor rights, calling for governments to collaborate on protective regulations.