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OpenGov Asia is hosting an exclusive Breakfast Insight session to explore how agentic AI and experience orchestration are reshaping customer and employee journeys. The event emphasizes moving beyond fragmented touchpoints toward cohesive, outcome‑driven engagement, enabling organizations to deliver personalized and proactive experiences while supporting responsible, autonomous decision‑making at scale. This closed‑door, invitation‑only dialogue will convene […]

Artificial intelligence has become embedded in everyday decisions across Latin America and the Caribbean, influencing access to services such as employment, credit, health, and education. While governments and private actors are advancing digital transformation agendas, concerns remain about the human impact of automated decisions and the risks they pose to vulnerable groups. Studies show that […]

Moonshot AI has raised about US$2 billion in its latest funding round, reflecting growing investor appetite for Chinese startups competing with Silicon Valley leaders. The round, led by Meituan’s venture arm Long‑Z Investments, boosts Moonshot’s valuation to more than US$20 billion. According to financial advisor HF Capital, the company’s annual recurring revenue surpassed US$200 million […]

The UAE has launched its National AI Test and Validation Lab in Abu Dhabi, a new platform designed to assess the security, safety, and trustworthiness of AI systems. The initiative, led by the UAE Cyber Security Council in partnership with Cisco and Open Innovation AI, is part of the country’s broader strategy to strengthen sovereign […]

Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) are preparing to discuss the safety of AI systems that may pose serious security risks. The session will examine how existing EU legislation, particularly the AI Act and the Cybersecurity Act, applies in practice and how companies are managing compliance with […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that governments must place lifelong learning at the centre of economic and social policy as AI, digitalisation, and demographic shifts reshape global labour markets. Without stronger and more inclusive learning systems, inequalities between workers, industries, and countries risk widening further. According to the ILO’s new report Lifelong Learning […]

According to Code for America, artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping the delivery of public services across the United States, but adoption remains uneven and difficult to track. While many state governments are experimenting with AI through low-risk pilot programmes, they often lack clear frameworks to evaluate its real-world impact and effectiveness. The report outlines a […]

The UK government is expanding its efforts to better understand the structure and growth of the artificial intelligence sector through an updated national survey led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Conducted by Ipsos with support from Perspective Economics, the study seeks direct input from businesses operating across the UK’s AI ecosystem, with […]

The Academy’s Board of Governors has introduced new rules that exclude AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar eligibility, reinforcing that recognised work must be created and performed by humans. The updated guidelines specify that only performances carried out by individuals with their consent and formally credited in a film’s billing will qualify for awards consideration. […]

ZeroAI Technologies is addressing a critical gap in STEM education by developing offline AI and robotics learning labs tailored for schools with limited infrastructure. Founded in 2015 by Lottie Mukuka, the company focuses on enabling access to science and technology education in rural and under-resourced environments where internet connectivity and reliable electricity are often unavailable. […]

Sonia Livingstone, a leading expert on children’s rights in digital environments, has been selected as part of a United Nations scientific panel examining the global impact of artificial intelligence. With children making up a significant share of internet users worldwide, her work focuses on ensuring that their rights and experiences are considered as AI rapidly […]

The United Nations has raised concerns that the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into advertising could worsen the global information integrity crisis. With global advertising spending surpassing $1 trillion, AI-driven systems are increasingly shaping what users see, engage with, and trust online, raising questions about their broader societal impact. A recent briefing highlights that advertising […]

Advances in data and measurement are transforming how researchers and policymakers understand jobs, livelihoods, and economic resilience in low- and middle-income countries, but improving survey quality remains complex. The way questions are designed, responses are recorded, and new technologies are integrated can significantly influence the accuracy of results. These issues were central to the inaugural […]

A new brief titled Strengthening Information Integrity: Advertising, Artificial Intelligence and the Global Information Crisis from the Department of Global Communications and the Conscious Advertising Network warns that unchecked adoption of AI in advertising is intensifying risks across the global digital information ecosystem. It highlights that advertising sits at the core of how online information […]

Greece is advancing a broader digital governance strategy focused on strengthening online child protection and expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public administration, according to Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou. The plan aims to modernize state services while addressing risks linked to digital platforms and online safety. A key measure under […]

A free online training programme has been launched to prepare judicial systems for the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal decision-making, with UNESCO partnering with the University of Oxford to lead the initiative. The course aims to help legal professionals understand and manage the increasing role of AI in court processes while maintaining rule-of-law […]

UN human rights experts have raised concerns about the rapid global expansion of digital surveillance technologies and their impact on fundamental freedoms, warning that current practices may undermine democratic participation and civic space. The joint statement highlights growing risks linked to the use of surveillance tools in ways that may not align with international human […]

The UK government, through its Sovereign AI initiative, is backing Ineffable Intelligence in partnership with the British Business Bank to scale a British-built AI company focused on developing systems that can learn independently and generate new knowledge. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on existing datasets, Ineffable is building “self-learning” algorithms designed to interact with […]

Bishkek hosted “Create4Design in the Age of AI” on 25 April 2026 as part of Creativity Week, marking World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event brought together representatives from the creative sector, business, education, technology, and development organizations, reinforcing its role as Kyrgyzstan’s leading platform for shaping the future of the creative economy. Initiated in […]

A panel session focused on one of the most pressing issues of the modern era — how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making across governance, business, education, and everyday life — was held as part of the Create4Design in the Age of AI Festival. The event was organized by the Association of Creative Industries with support […]