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As transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence continue to reshape the global economy, millions of women and girls remain excluded from the digital world – denied not only access to opportunity, but also the chance to shape their own…
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The UN’s flagship platform on artificial intelligence opened in Geneva on Tuesday, launching four days of high-level dialogue, cutting-edge demonstrations and urgent calls for inclusive AI governance. The event comes as autonomous and generative…
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Third United Nations Ocean Conference set to accelerate urgent action for the sustainable use and conservation of the ocean.
New York, 6 March 2025 – Heads of Government and State together with leaders from intergovernmental organizations, the…
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However, even though Mr. Sivanzire and his students are not yet able to make use of AI in their classes, they are seeing it being used in the wider culture, often in a negative way, to manipulate public opinion.
The teacher underlines the…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society and advance sustainable development for all.
Recent research shows that digital technology, including AI, can directly benefit 70 percent of the 2030 Sustainable…
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At the 63rd Commission of Social Development (CSocD63), the UN DESA Programmes on Youth and Ageing hosted the event Bridging the Intergenerational Equity Gap: Discussing Inequality in AI Access, Use, and Benefits. The discussion focused on…
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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a joint high-level conference entitled ‘Social Justice in the Digital Era: AI’s Impact on work and society’, gathering over 300 experts,…
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With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage of the latest digital tools to bring gender equality closer to reality
Southeast Asia, a middle-income region with widespread internet coverage and…
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There is now little distinction between our offline and online lives. The Internet and digital technologies are so woven into the everyday fabric of societies that losing access—or trust—can feel like the ground shifting beneath us. Yet, 2.6 billion…
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UN E-Government Survey 2024
This thirteenth edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey, released in 2024, provides a comprehensive assessment of the digital government landscape across all 193 Member States. The 2024 Survey highlights a…
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The AI for Good Impact Report examines the key role of AI in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Analysis of each SDG includes current progress towards the targets and practical examples of the real-world impact…
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GIF-24
The Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is an ITU flagship event to discuss the trends and most pressing needs of countries regarding digital innovation.
This year’s edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is held under the theme “Shaping…