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Snowflake and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, $200 million partnership designed to integrate OpenAI’s frontier intelligence directly into Snowflake’s platform. This collaboration enables enterprise customers to leverage advanced AI models like GPT‑5.2 through Snowflake Cortex AI and Snowflake Intelligence, allowing them to build AI agents, generate insights, and analyze their data more efficiently. The integration […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, describing it as “moving at the speed of light,” as the UN unveiled a new Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. The panel has been created to assess how rapidly evolving AI technologies are transforming societies, economies and everyday […]

OpenAI has launched Education for Countries, a new global initiative designed to help governments strengthen education systems and prepare future-ready workforces in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. The program responds to a growing gap between the rapidly advancing capabilities of AI and how effectively people are able to use these tools in everyday learning […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a powerful force reshaping Africa’s development landscape, moving beyond the technology sector to influence critical areas such as health, education, agriculture, governance and employment. Once seen as a distant innovation, AI is now actively supporting solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges, offering new […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how societies access information and how governments deliver public services, making responsible and people-centred use of these technologies a growing priority. To help governments adopt artificial intelligence in ways that build trust, ensure safety, and deliver public value, the United Nations Development Programme launched the global AI Sprint initiative in […]

Microsoft South Africa and SABC Plus have announced a strategic partnership to integrate artificial intelligence and digital skills training into the SABC Plus platform, expanding access to future-ready skills across the country. The collaboration builds on Microsoft’s commitment to train one million South Africans in AI and digital skills by 2026 and was unveiled at […]

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. […]