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Nearly half of teachers now use AI at least monthly, yet fewer than one in ten schools provide formal guidance on its use. To address this gap, Google.org is supporting a new initiative by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to develop evidence-based, data-driven guidance for teachers and school leaders on effectively using generative AI in […]

Teach For All has launched the AI Literacy & Creator Collective (AI LCC), a global initiative that positions educators as co-creators of AI’s role in education, emphasizing equity and holistic student development. In partnership with Anthropic, the collective enables teachers to directly shape how Claude, the AI assistant, evolves to support diverse classroom realities, particularly […]

Bridging the global technology gap is essential to prepare all countries for the age of artificial intelligence and ensure equitable development. Significant investment in digital infrastructure, electricity access, cloud computing, and skills training is critical, particularly for emerging and developing economies. To guide such investments, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has created the Artificial […]

Across Latin America and the Caribbean, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of classrooms, reshaping how teachers teach, students learn, and education systems prepare young people for the future. A collaboration between Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is driving this transformation by combining Korea’s expertise in digital […]

Despite more children attending school than ever, learning outcomes remain poor. Many classrooms are overcrowded, with teachers facing students who have different learning levels, home environments, and languages, making it difficult to provide individualized attention. As a result, some students fall behind while others fail to reach their potential, leading to disengagement and burnout for […]

India’s preparations to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 have accelerated, attracting strong global attention and highlighting the country’s growing influence in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. The Summit, scheduled from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, will be the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, marking a significant milestone […]

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, sets a forward-looking framework to drive transformative growth in India’s electronics, information technology, and artificial intelligence sectors. The Budget introduces measures to strengthen AI data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, and IT services, positioning India as a global hub for digital infrastructure, innovation, and high-tech investments. AI […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping both personal and professional spheres, making it impossible to ignore its impact. The United Nations has long advocated for a “people-first” approach, emphasizing that human oversight must remain central in AI decision-making. In 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that the fate of humanity should never be entrusted entirely to […]

The panel discussion highlighted that workforce readiness is now the critical factor in determining whether AI adoption drives growth, anxiety, or inequality within organizations. While access to AI technology is no longer the main barrier, employees often lack the skills, confidence, and guidance to use tools effectively, and executive nervousness can slow adoption. Skilling must […]

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, has been awarded a major Medical Research Council (MRC) grant to advance the use of sensitive medical imaging data for research. The nearly £400,000 award will fund the FIREDANSE project—Federated Infrastructure for digital pathology Reporting and Expert Data Annotation in a Secure Environment—developed in collaboration with The Royal […]

Ho Chi Minh City, 25 January 2026 – The Youth Digital Citizen Challenge (YDCC) 2025 Hackathon, under the theme “AI for Climate Action,” recognized innovative AI solutions addressing climate challenges in Viet Nam. Top prizes were awarded to projects focusing on salinity forecasting for farmers, smart disease detection in shrimp aquaculture, and low-emission fertilizer optimization. […]

UN agencies are warning that artificial intelligence is rapidly amplifying threats to children, with new technologies being exploited for online grooming, deepfakes, cyberbullying and the spread of harmful content. According to Cosmas Zavazava of the International Telecommunication Union, children are increasingly targeted through AI tools that can analyse their online behaviour, emotions and interests, enabling […]

Global electricity demand is growing at an unprecedented pace, with projections indicating an increase of over 10,000 terawatt-hours by 2035, roughly equivalent to the current total consumption of all advanced economies. A major driver of this surge is artificial intelligence (AI), which relies heavily on data centers. A medium-sized data center consumes as much electricity […]