Which two new mechanisms did the UN General Assembly approve for AI governance as described in the briefing?

The UN General Assembly decided to create two new mechanisms: the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The Scientific Panel is intended to bridge AI research and policymaking, providing independent scientific assessments to anticipate emerging challenges. The Global Dialogue is designed as an inclusive platform for States and stakeholders to discuss critical AI issues. Both mechanisms support implementation of the Global Digital Compact (adopted in September 2024) and reflect a multilateral approach to AI governance—one mechanism focused on scientific input and the other on multistakeholder discussion.