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Humanity AI, a collaborative philanthropic initiative focused on ensuring artificial intelligence serves the public good, has announced over $18 million in new pooled grants. This includes $8 million awarded to inaugural grantee organizations working on urgent issues such as safeguarding democracy, protecting workers’ rights, strengthening journalism, and advancing education. An additional $10 million has been […]

The debate around artificial intelligence and work has shifted from asking which tasks machines can perform to examining how AI influences the way human capabilities are built and transmitted over time. This issue is particularly urgent for Latin America and the Caribbean, where practical judgment and experience play a critical role in compensating for weaker […]

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has launched the Community Accelerated Research Exchange, a global AI-powered ecosystem designed to transform gynecologic cancer research. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform connects patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in real time to accelerate breakthroughs against ovarian and uterine cancers, which affect nearly 90,000 people annually in […]

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM), has introduced advanced digital tools to help Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe manage climate variability and transboundary water challenges. On April 15, the Limpopo Digital Twin and WaterCopilot were rolled out in Maputo, Mozambique, providing water managers with AI-powered platforms […]

At the opening of UNCTAD’s 12th Multi‑year Expert Meeting on Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, experts warned that artificial intelligence and other strategic technologies are reshaping global investment patterns. Capital is increasingly concentrated in fewer sectors and countries, raising the risk that many developing economies will be left behind. Rapid growth in AI and digital infrastructure […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]