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. […]
Safeguarding Children in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
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 […]
United Nations Flags Risks of AI in Digital Advertising
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 […]
6 Takeaways on AI and the Future of Survey Measurement
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 […]
AI Ads Risk Driving Information Crisis, UN Warns
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 […]
Greece Introduces AI Enforcement and Social Media Age Restrictions in Digital Push
Greece is advancing a broader digital governance strategy focused on strengthening online child protection and expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public administration, according to Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou. The plan aims to modernize state services while addressing risks linked to digital platforms and online safety. A key measure under […]
UNESCO and Oxford Launch Global AI Course for Courts
A free online training programme has been launched to prepare judicial systems for the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal decision-making, with UNESCO partnering with the University of Oxford to lead the initiative. The course aims to help legal professionals understand and manage the increasing role of AI in court processes while maintaining rule-of-law […]
UN Report Flags Growing Threats from AI and Digital Surveillance
UN human rights experts have raised concerns about the rapid global expansion of digital surveillance technologies and their impact on fundamental freedoms, warning that current practices may undermine democratic participation and civic space. The joint statement highlights growing risks linked to the use of surveillance tools in ways that may not align with international human […]
UK Backs Company Developing AI That Can Discover New Knowledge
The UK government, through its Sovereign AI initiative, is backing Ineffable Intelligence in partnership with the British Business Bank to scale a British-built AI company focused on developing systems that can learn independently and generate new knowledge. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on existing datasets, Ineffable is building “self-learning” algorithms designed to interact with […]
How Create4Design and AI Are Shaping Kyrgyzstan’s Creative Future
Bishkek hosted “Create4Design in the Age of AI” on 25 April 2026 as part of Creativity Week, marking World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event brought together representatives from the creative sector, business, education, technology, and development organizations, reinforcing its role as Kyrgyzstan’s leading platform for shaping the future of the creative economy. Initiated in […]
AI, Design Choices and Human Development Panel Discussion
A panel session focused on one of the most pressing issues of the modern era — how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making across governance, business, education, and everyday life — was held as part of the Create4Design in the Age of AI Festival. The event was organized by the Association of Creative Industries with support […]
AIReady.ie Launched to Upskill One Million People in AI
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills James Lawless TD has launched AIReady.ie, a new national platform aimed at equipping people across Ireland with essential artificial intelligence skills. The initiative is designed to make AI learning free, accessible, and flexible, allowing users to complete short, practical online courses at any time using […]
DBS Enhances Spark GenAI for Faster SME AI Growth
DBS has launched an enhanced version of its Spark GenAI programme in Singapore, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority, to accelerate AI adoption among small and medium enterprises. The initiative aligns with Singapore’s broader National AI Strategy 2.0 and responds to growing demand from SMEs for clearer, more practical guidance […]
Google Cloud and CVC Launch Agentic AI Partnership
Google Cloud and CVC have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across CVC’s portfolio companies spanning sectors such as healthcare, retail, financial services, media, telecommunications, software, and industrials. The collaboration focuses on helping these businesses transition more quickly toward agentic AI, enabling them to modernize operations and enhance […]
Preventing Women from Being Left Behind in AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming key sectors such as health, education, governance, and public services, much like electricity and the internet did in earlier eras. While it presents vast opportunities, it also raises critical questions about inclusion, particularly for girls and young women—who gets to participate in this transformation, who is excluded, and who shapes […]
Geoffrey Hinton Urges Strong AI Regulation as Global Risks Grow
Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has called for urgent global regulation of AI, warning that the technology’s rapid growth without proper safeguards could pose serious risks to society. Speaking at the Digital World Conference on AI for Social Development, co-organized by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, Hinton compared AI to “a very […]
UK Invites AI Companies to Strengthen Cyber Defence Strategy
The UK Government is calling on leading AI companies to collaborate on strengthening national cyber defence capabilities, as the Security Minister Dan Jarvis prepares to address the CYBERUK conference. The appeal comes in response to the growing scale and sophistication of AI-driven cyber threats, with government officials warning that advanced AI systems are rapidly reshaping […]
EU Opens Funding Call for AI in Medical Imaging Pilots
The European Commission has launched a €9 million call under the Digital Europe Programme to support two large-scale pilot projects focused on using cloud-based AI systems in medical imaging. The call opened on 21 April 2026 and will remain open until 1 October 2026. It is designed to test how artificial intelligence and generative AI […]
WHO Creates AI Community of Practice for Disaster Response in EMR
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean has launched a new Community of Practice on artificial intelligence for disaster and emergency response surveillance through the WHO Collaboratory platform in Cairo on 16 April 2026. The initiative brings together governments, health practitioners, researchers, partners, and WHO staff to collaborate on how AI […]
AI on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Food Banking
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to practice in the charitable food system, with applications already emerging in donor management, demand forecasting, logistics optimization, and grant writing. To better understand its near-term impact, leading AI models—ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude—were asked how AI will shape food banks over the next three to five […]
