Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has launched a national initiative to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the public sector. Positioned as a strategic investment rather than a routine training effort, the programme aims to strengthen government leadership and embed AI into public service delivery. The initiative, developed in partnership with […]
Canada Boosts AI with New Supercomputing Plan
Canada is launching a national initiative to build one of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence supercomputing systems. The goal is to ensure that Canadian researchers, institutions, and businesses have access to the high-performance computing power needed to drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and maintain leadership in AI. The government has opened applications for the AI […]
AI Tutoring Tools for Disadvantaged Students: EdTech Call
The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools aimed at improving learning outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils. These tools will be designed in collaboration with teachers to ensure they are classroom-ready, aligned with the national curriculum, and focused on safety. Up to eight selected organisations will begin […]
Human Dignity in the Age of AI: Rethinking Data with a Pulse
In early 2026, discussions at the United Nations Complex in Nairobi brought together UN officials, private sector actors, and financial institutions to address a critical challenge: how to finance development in a way that includes the most vulnerable. The conversation highlighted that beyond financial models and investment strategies, the core issue is human dignity. Data […]
ILO Brief: Generative AI Set to Reshape Millions of Jobs in Vietnam
Around 11.5 million workers in Viet Nam—roughly one in five—are employed in roles where tasks could be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to a recent brief by the International Labour Organization (ILO). While the reach of GenAI is expected to be broad, the report suggests that most changes will involve transformation of tasks […]
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $10M to Drive AI Innovation for Crisis-Affected Communities
The Rockefeller Foundation has committed $10 million to support innovation efforts by the International Rescue Committee, aiming to improve assistance for millions of people living in conflict and crisis settings. The multi-year initiative will fund the IRC’s Airbel Impact Lab and accelerate the development of cost-effective, AI-powered solutions tailored to fragile and underserved regions. The […]
Canada and Finland Strengthen AI Partnership with Sovereign Technology Cooperation
Canada and Finland have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence and digital technologies following a high-level meeting held in Ottawa on April 14, 2026. The discussions brought together Evan Solomon and Sakari Puisto, who emphasized their shared values rooted in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The ministers highlighted the […]
Google.org Commits $15M to AI Research Through Digital Futures Fund Expansion
Google.org has announced an additional $15 million in funding to expand its Digital Futures Fund, supporting global think tanks and academic institutions working to better understand the impacts of artificial intelligence. The initiative builds on the Digital Futures Project launched in 2023, which aims to foster independent research and dialogue around the opportunities and challenges […]
UN Begins Global AI Impact Study Focused on People
The United Nations has launched an independent international scientific panel on artificial intelligence to study its global impact and ensure that human values remain central to technological development. Comprising 40 experts from diverse fields, the panel has been tasked with examining how AI is transforming modern life while addressing the ethical and societal challenges associated […]
Canada to Use AI Hybrid Model for Severe Weather Forecasts
This spring, Environment and Climate Change Canada will introduce a new hybrid weather forecasting model that combines artificial intelligence with traditional physics-based forecasting systems. The goal is to improve the accuracy, speed, and reliability of weather predictions while strengthening public safety and emergency preparedness across the country. The new system uses AI to analyze vast […]
MYOB, Microsoft Join Forces for Five-Year AI Initiative
MYOB and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic partnership to jointly fund, build, and scale AI innovation across MYOB’s business management solutions, aiming to transform how Australia and New Zealand’s 3.28 million small and mid-sized businesses use next-generation AI technology. The collaboration combines MYOB’s deep understanding of SME needs with Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities […]
Natter Raises $23M to Enhance AI Insights for Enterprises
Most companies struggle to get honest feedback from employees, as surveys and formal check-ins often feel forced or impersonal. Natter, founded in 2021 by Charlie Woodward and James Stevens in New York, addresses this by using AI to facilitate one-on-one video conversations that feel genuine. The platform can run thousands of chats simultaneously, converting discussions […]
UNDP–Intel Partnership Boosts AI Skills in Lesotho and Liberia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Intel Corporation to expand artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in developing countries, with early successes emerging in Lesotho and Liberia. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025, aims to bridge global expertise with local needs, ensuring inclusive access to AI skills and […]
UNDP and Intel Partner to Boost AI Capacity in Lesotho and Liberia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Intel have partnered to expand AI training and digital skills in Lesotho and Liberia through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025. The collaboration aims to combine global technical expertise with local leadership to support broader digital transformation goals in both countries. Lesotho and Liberia are approaching […]
PacifiCan Invests $13.8M in AI and Aerospace Innovation in BC
Canada is making significant investments to strengthen national security, protect sovereignty, and foster economic growth, with British Columbia playing a key role in advancing defence innovation. Recently, Canada confirmed it has met the NATO 2% defence expenditure target, marking the largest annual increase in defence spending in decades. PacifiCan is supporting this effort by funding […]
Tajikistan Uses AI to Improve Water Management
Parvathy Ramaswami, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan, highlights how water stewardship and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation can together support resilient, green, and inclusive sustainable development. Visiting the Vanjyakh Glacier in the Pamir Mountains, she emphasizes that glaciers are critical “water towers” that provide freshwater to millions across Central Asia and must be protected […]
AI-Powered Crisis Response: IOM and Google Cloud Join Forces
In the wake of conflict, disaster, or forced displacement, timely humanitarian response can make a critical difference. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has partnered with Google Cloud and mapping experts Network Geographic Information Systems (NGIS) to enhance IOM’s LOCALISE planning system, enabling support to reach affected communities more quickly and effectively. The upgraded system […]
India’s Data Protection and AI Governance Update
India’s data protection and AI governance landscape is facing heightened scrutiny as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is challenged in courts, regulators expand cybersecurity oversight, and organizations confront AI-driven risks. A recent Public Interest Litigation before the Supreme Court raised concerns over provisions of the DPDPA that could limit press freedom, concentrate power […]
AI Chatbot Sami Launches in Colombia for Migrants
The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) in Latin America has launched the Support System for Informed Migration, known as Sami, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on WhatsApp. Sami is designed to provide migrants in Colombia with timely, reliable, and verified information about their rights, available services, and humanitarian assistance, tailored to their specific needs and […]
CFPs: Evaluating Scalability and Impact of GenAI and Agentic AI in the Water and Wastewater Sector
Deadline: 20 May 2026 The Water Research Foundation is offering up to $200,000 to fund research on Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI applications in the water and wastewater sector. The initiative aims to assess scalability, reproducibility, and impact while establishing cybersecurity and risk management frameworks for safe AI adoption. Program Overview The Generative and […]
