Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's speech on AI at the UN Security Council went viral due to mispronunciations and stumbling over words. The video quickly spread on social media, causing a stir.
Pakistan: Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif once again made headlines at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). While speaking on AI (Artificial Intelligence), his speech was marked by several instances of mispronunciation and stumbling over words. Khawaja Asif's address at the AI Innovation Dialogue, chaired by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, went viral on social media. His repeated mispronunciations of words amidst technical and serious topics successfully drew the attention of the audience and international representatives.
Frequent Errors in the Speech
During the session, Khawaja Asif repeatedly mispronounced English words such as “breathtaking”, “reshaping our world”, and “space”. Furthermore, he pronounced “Risk” as “Riks”, which made all the representatives present in the assembly feel uncomfortable. These mispronunciations were captured by cameras, and the video clip quickly went viral on social media.
Amusing Reactions on Social Media
News agency ANI posted a clip of Khawaja Asif's speech on social media, drawing widespread ridicule from users. One user on Instagram wrote, “Operation Sindoor shook him.” Another user commented, “He can't even speak a single sentence properly. What do you even want to say?” A third user remarked that when the speaker on the topic of AI doesn't even know what they are saying, then facts and meaning are entirely out of the question.
Khawaja Asif's Focus on the Subject
Despite his pronunciation errors, Khawaja Asif maintained full confidence in expressing his views on the potential dangers of AI. He stated that this technology redefines the boundaries of warfare, accelerates decision-making processes, and limits diplomatic options. Emphasizing the word “Risk”, he highlighted that the absence of global standards and legal safeguards could further deepen the digital divide, give rise to new forms of dependency, and pose a threat to peace.
