Parvathy Ramaswami, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan, highlights how water stewardship and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation can together support resilient, green, and inclusive sustainable development. Visiting the Vanjyakh Glacier in the Pamir Mountains, she emphasizes that glaciers are critical “water towers” that provide freshwater to millions across Central Asia and must be protected […]
AI-Powered Crisis Response: IOM and Google Cloud Join Forces
In the wake of conflict, disaster, or forced displacement, timely humanitarian response can make a critical difference. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has partnered with Google Cloud and mapping experts Network Geographic Information Systems (NGIS) to enhance IOM’s LOCALISE planning system, enabling support to reach affected communities more quickly and effectively. The upgraded system […]
India’s Data Protection and AI Governance Update
India’s data protection and AI governance landscape is facing heightened scrutiny as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is challenged in courts, regulators expand cybersecurity oversight, and organizations confront AI-driven risks. A recent Public Interest Litigation before the Supreme Court raised concerns over provisions of the DPDPA that could limit press freedom, concentrate power […]
AI Chatbot Sami Launches in Colombia for Migrants
The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) in Latin America has launched the Support System for Informed Migration, known as Sami, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on WhatsApp. Sami is designed to provide migrants in Colombia with timely, reliable, and verified information about their rights, available services, and humanitarian assistance, tailored to their specific needs and […]
CFPs: Evaluating Scalability and Impact of GenAI and Agentic AI in the Water and Wastewater Sector
Deadline: 20 May 2026 The Water Research Foundation is offering up to $200,000 to fund research on Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI applications in the water and wastewater sector. The initiative aims to assess scalability, reproducibility, and impact while establishing cybersecurity and risk management frameworks for safe AI adoption. Program Overview The Generative and […]
AI for Good Fund: Building AI Capacity in the Nonprofit Sector (Ireland)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The AI for Good Fund supports nonprofit, social enterprise, and community organizations in Ireland to responsibly adopt artificial intelligence. The initiative provides funding, skills-building, and tailored resources to enhance data-driven impact, ethical AI use, and community-focused social innovation. Overview The AI for Good Fund invites applications from nonprofit, social enterprise, and community organizations […]
Submissions open for BuildAI Pitch Event (India)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The BuildAI Pitch Event, launched by Immersive Technology Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission, identifies and supports AI-driven startups addressing India’s challenges. Selected startups receive structured incubation, mentoring, grant funding up to ₹20,00,000, and access to investors and deep-tech ecosystem support. Overview of the Initiative The BuildAI Pitch Event aims […]
Microsoft launches AI initiative to empower nonprofits worldwide
Microsoft has announced a new initiative aimed at helping nonprofit organizations prepare for the future and make better use of artificial intelligence to address social challenges. The announcement was made as more than 1,500 nonprofit leaders from across the world gathered for the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, an event focused on exploring how technology […]
Bezos Earth Fund Backs AI Climate Fix as Amazon’s Emissions Rise
The Bezos Earth Fund is increasingly promoting artificial intelligence as a tool to address climate change and protect nature, positioning AI as central to its mission of transforming sectors such as food, energy, biodiversity, and conservation. Created in 2020 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos with a $10 billion commitment, the fund says it aims to […]
AI App Helps Bridge Information Gap for India’s Farmers
An AI-powered platform called FarmerChat is helping small-scale farmers in India access timely, reliable agricultural advice when it matters most, offering a practical solution to the information gaps that often put livelihoods at risk. The tool, developed by Digital Green, provides multilingual and hyperlocal guidance in real time, enabling farmers to make faster decisions in […]
Apply Now: AI to Accelerate Charitable Giving Grand Challenge
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 The Gates Foundation AI for Giving Grand Challenge provides funding of up to $150,000 to support innovative AI solutions that transform charitable giving. The program encourages nonprofit organizations, mission-driven for-profits, and partnerships to develop tools that help donors move from intent to action, improve philanthropic decision-making, and strengthen global health and development efforts. […]
NSF Grants $11M to Boost AI Training for K-12 Teachers Nationwide
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $11 million to the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) to launch a nationwide AI training initiative for K-12 educators, addressing the gap between rapid AI adoption and classroom readiness. The funding will support Artificial Intelligence Professional Development Weeks, a multi-state program aimed at training thousands of teachers […]
Cloudberry Ventures Raises €50M to Fund AI and Infrastructure Startups
London-based venture firm Cloudberry Ventures has launched a €50 million fund to invest in deeptech startups, advancing its strategy of backing foundational technologies expected to shape the next decade. Led by founding partner Mahir Sahin, the firm will invest from Seed to Series A stages across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, prioritizing infrastructure-layer innovations […]
AI in Healthcare: Driving a Rapid Revolution
The NHS faces a critical funding challenge, with projected GDP growth unlikely to meet the resourcing required for future healthcare demands. With pressures from rising defence spending and a decade-long squeeze on public sector budgets, productivity-enhancing technologies, particularly AI, are viewed as essential to sustaining high-quality care. For AI to deliver on this promise, it […]
AI Risks and Opportunities for Sustainability Leaders
Three years after the launch of ChatGPT, businesses are increasingly recognising that artificial intelligence brings both major opportunities and serious environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. AI can improve areas such as climate risk analysis, supply chain transparency and access to information, but it can also contribute to rising data centre emissions, deepen inequality and […]
Digital Edge Secures $665M Green Loan for Indonesia AI Data Center
Digital Edge’s CGK Campus is a major part of its regional expansion strategy, with a planned total investment of US$4.5 billion across multiple phases. Located in the GIIC Industrial Estate, the project is set to become one of Indonesia’s largest hyperscale data centers, supporting the country’s rising demand for stronger digital infrastructure and cloud services. […]
NGOs and AI-Generated Imagery: A Reputation Risk?
New research from the University of East Anglia has raised concerns about the growing use of AI-generated imagery in NGO communications, suggesting that it may unintentionally undermine the very causes organisations are trying to promote. The study examined 171 AI-generated images used by 17 major organisations, including Amnesty International, Plan International, and WWF, along with […]
Infosys, Formula E Unveil AI-Powered Race Centre
Infosys and Formula E have launched a new AI-powered Race Centre designed to transform how fans experience race weekends through immersive, real-time digital engagement. Powered by Infosys Topaz, the platform puts fans at the center of the action by combining intelligent data, AI-driven insights, and interactive storytelling to create a more engaging and accessible race-day […]
UNESCO Promotes Safe and Inclusive AI for Women in the Caribbean
Efforts are underway in the Caribbean to promote safer and more inclusive use of artificial intelligence, particularly for women and girls who face growing risks in digital spaces. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including harassment, impersonation, and image-based abuse, continues to disproportionately impact women, limiting their participation and safety online. The rapid expansion of generative AI technologies […]
AI Apprenticeships to Bridge Europe’s Digital Skills Gap
Skills England has launched a new Artificial Intelligence and automation practitioner apprenticeship aimed at upskilling millions of workers by 2030. The initiative, open to all employers, is designed to help businesses boost productivity and adopt emerging AI technologies safely and responsibly. Alongside the apprenticeship, the AI Skills Boost programme provides wider training opportunities, including short courses […]
