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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has unveiled its AI First Value Framework to help enterprises harness AI value at scale. Powered by its generative and agentic AI suite, Infosys Topaz™, the framework is designed to capture a significant new opportunity in AI-first services, estimated at USD […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly accessible beyond wealthy Western nations, bringing transformative benefits to the Global South in areas such as health, agriculture, and industry. These innovations are improving lives by addressing challenges that were once difficult to overcome due to limited resources and technology. In several developing countries, including India, Pakistan, and Kenya, rural workers […]

Infosys and Anthropic have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deliver advanced enterprise AI solutions across multiple industries, beginning with telecommunications. A dedicated Anthropic Center of Excellence will be established to build and deploy AI agents tailored to industry-specific operations, with plans to expand into financial services, manufacturing, and software development. The partnership combines […]

India is hosting the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, bringing together heads of state, government ministers, and top tech executives to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, highlighting India’s rapid progress in science and technology and the capability of its youth to drive […]

India is intensifying its efforts to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence by prioritising responsible, inclusive and scalable innovation. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled two major initiatives that reflect the country’s focus on ethical AI, citizen engagement and international collaboration. […]