GSMA Foundry and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced up to €100 million in new funding to accelerate innovation at the intersection of space and mobile technologies. Revealed at MWC26 in Barcelona, the ESA-backed initiative aims to advance artificial intelligence for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, 5G and 6G hubs, and early-stage 6G […]
MWC26 Barcelona Calls for 5G Expansion, AI Leadership, and Digital Safety
The global connectivity industry has gathered in Barcelona for MWC26, one of the world’s largest and most influential events focused on mobile technology and digital innovation. The event brings together exhibitors, policymakers, startups, and industry leaders at a pivotal time when advanced 5G networks, artificial intelligence (AI), and growing digital threats are rapidly transforming economies […]
How Kenya is Leading the Charge in Governance-Led AI Transformation
Kenya is taking significant strides in implementing a governance-led approach to artificial intelligence (AI) across its public sector. Following the launch of the UNESCO-Oxford Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on AI and Digital Transformation in Government in November 2025, civil servants are now applying their learning to institutional practices. The MOOC, delivered through the Kenya […]
Landmark Consultation on Child Protection in Social Media, Gaming, and AI
The UK government has launched a significant consultation aimed at exploring measures to protect children online, covering areas from social media to gaming platforms and AI chatbots. This consultation will consider several potential measures, including a ban on social media for children, restrictions on gaming, limits on AI chatbot features, and implementing overnight curfews. It […]
AI Kid of India: Inspiring the Next Generation to Embrace Technology
At the recent India AI Summit, Raul shared his passion for technology and emphasized the importance of fully embracing it. A largely self-taught innovator, Raul began his journey at the age of 12 when he built his first robot. Since then, he has developed over 10 AI tools and provided advisory services to the governments […]
AI in Scientific Publishing: Opportunity or Threat?
Last year, Mohammad Hosseini, an artificial intelligence ethics researcher at Northwestern University, evaluated around 500 article submissions as an editor for the journal Accountability in Research. He noted that some papers appeared to have been obviously generated by AI, often marked by incoherence, excessive em-dash use, abrupt logical jumps, and disjointed text. However, as AI […]
AI Evaluation in Action: Lessons from Real-World Implementers
AI systems are increasingly being deployed in public-facing contexts, assisting doctors with triage, guiding users through government services, supporting legal processes, and answering a wide range of questions at scale. As their use grows, the need for rigorous evaluation becomes both urgent and complex for organizations building, funding, or deploying these technologies. Evaluating AI in […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Samoa’s Future
In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) remains central to global development discussions, especially as the world approaches the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With only a few years remaining, a critical question emerges: will AI accelerate progress toward these goals or deepen existing inequalities? As the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) engages […]
AI 10 Billion Initiative Launched by AfDB and UNDP at Nairobi 2026 Forum
The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Development Programme have launched the AI 10 Billion Initiative, a continental effort to accelerate responsible AI adoption and inclusive digital economic growth across Africa. Announced at the 2026 Nairobi AI Forum, held on 9–10 February in Kenya, the initiative brings together governments, private sector leaders, development […]
World Radio Day 2026 in Pakistan: AI Enhances Educational Broadcasting
For World Radio Day 2026, UNESCO Pakistan celebrated the 15th annual event under the theme “Radio and AI: A Tool, Not a Voice,” highlighting how Artificial Intelligence can modernize radio broadcasting while preserving its human connection and trust. Radio continues to play a critical role in Pakistan, providing educational and informational access to remote regions […]
EVAH Launch: Generating Data and Insights for AI in Health
The Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative has been launched to generate robust, locally led evidence on AI tools in healthcare, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Developed in partnership with the Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the initiative will invest US$60 million over three years to evaluate AI technologies and guide […]
Gates, Wellcome, and Novo Nordisk Launch $60M Initiative to Evaluate AI in Health in LMICs
The Gates Foundation, Wellcome, and Novo Nordisk Foundation have announced a joint $60 million investment to support locally led evaluations of AI health tools in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The initiative, Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH), aims to generate evidence on which AI technologies are effective, feasible, and responsible in real-world health settings. […]
UN Agencies Explore Scaling AI for Development at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Leading experts from three Rome-based United Nations agencies—the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Food Programme (WFP)—participated in a high-level panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Joined by India’s Chief Economic Advisor, the discussion focused on translating pilot AI projects into scalable solutions that […]
OpenAI and Microsoft Join UK Coalition to Advance Safe AI Development
OpenAI and Microsoft have pledged funding to the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) to support its flagship Alignment Project, an international initiative focused on ensuring that advanced AI systems are safe, secure, and behave as intended. The announcement, made at the AI Impact Summit, brings the total funding for the project to over £27 million, […]
Government Publishes Digital & AI Strategy to Strengthen Ireland as AI and Innovation Hub
The Government of Ireland has published a new National Digital & AI Strategy, Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future, aimed at strengthening Ireland’s position as a global leader in digital innovation and applied AI. Building on the country’s strong digital foundations, exceptional talent base, and vibrant innovation ecosystem, the strategy sets out […]
Artists’ Earnings Plummet as AI Disrupts Creative Industries, UNESCO Finds
The latest edition of Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, UNESCO’s flagship monitoring report covering over 120 countries, warns that generative AI is expected to drive significant income losses for artists by 2028. The report highlights that the rapid adoption of AI-generated content in global markets is disrupting the creative sector faster than current policy measures can […]
Grain ATMs and AI Hunger Maps Highlighted at UN Agency Showcase in India
At the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in India, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) showcased a range of innovations demonstrating how data and machine learning are being applied to strengthen food and nutrition systems at scale. Technologies featured ranged from biometric grain dispensers and smart warehouses to crisis-mapping platforms and humanitarian communication avatars, highlighting […]
MHRA Backs Growth in Brain and AI Technology as UK Medical Device Testing Hits Record High
UK patients could soon gain earlier access to breakthrough medical devices as clinical investigations in the country reach record levels in 2025. Data from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show a 17 per cent rise in approved clinical investigations compared with last year, reflecting growing confidence in Great Britain as a testing […]
WFP Showcases AI Solutions at India Summit, Seeks Partners to Combat Hunger
DELHI, India — With 318 million people facing acute hunger globally and humanitarian resources stretched thin, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urging leaders at India’s AI Impact Summit to support its efforts to scale artificial intelligence solutions that are already proving effective in the fight against hunger. WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain […]
SatVu Raises £30M Funding to Build Advanced Thermal Imaging Constellation
The NATO Innovation Fund has participated in a £30 million funding round for UK-based SatVu, bringing the company’s total equity funding to £60 million. The round also involved the British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II managed by SPARX Asset Management, Presto Tech Horizons, and existing investors including Molten Ventures, Adara Ventures, Ridgeline Ventures, NOA, […]
