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Africa needs its own AI solutions, not borrowed ones, says expert
Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.
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UN Crime Congress: Technology is transforming crime – and the response to it
Sitting in her Vienna office ahead of a pivotal UN gathering in Abu Dhabi, Monica Juma is focused on a simple reality: crime has evolved faster than many of the institutions designed to combat it.
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Guterres calls for action as hate speech spreads across new platforms online
The UN Secretary-General has called for concerted action by governments, technology companies and civil society to stamp out hate speech, emphasizing that “its toxic message is spreading fast and striking deep”.
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AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’
UN human rights chief Volker Türk added his voice on Monday to growing calls for greater AI controls, warning that the revolutionary technology could become an “existential risk to humanity” if left unchecked.
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One in five children in 21 nations faced tech-facilitated sexual abuse: UNICEF
About 20 million children aged 12 to 17 – one in five across 21 countries – were sexually exploited by perpetrators using technology such as social media, according to a UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report released on Thursday.
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Youth advocates gather in New York to launch new AI standards
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms everything from how we learn, to the job market, children are adopting the technology more than three times faster than adults – exposing them to unique opportunities and risks.
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Cyberattacks and the digital divide are creating new barriers to HIV services
Cyberattacks, data breaches, online harassment and other forms of technology-facilitated violence are becoming significant obstacles to HIV prevention and treatment, according to a UNAIDS specialist who says digital security has become inseparable from the fight against the…
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Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful of powers
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all countries.
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When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability
Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology.
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Children are turning to AI for homework – and life advice
Millions of children across the globe are already using artificial intelligence to learn, solve problems and even seek advice about personal worries, while safeguards are failing to keep pace with the technology's rapid adoption.
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AI is getting women wrong, the cost is growing
As artificial intelligence reshapes how people work, communicate and access information, UN Women warned on Monday that the technology is reproducing old gender stereotypes, which amplify online abuse and leave women out of the decisions that will define the digital future.
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This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/internet. Primary researchers Jeffrey Gottfried, Associate Director, Internet and Technology ResearchWilliam Bishop, Research…
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How opinions and use of AI differ by age
For decades, age has been a key factor in Americans’ technology use, and artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. In February, Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 U.S. adults to understand how that story is playing out today. Among the takeaways: While most adults…
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Ireland and WHO work together to improve access to assistive technology globally
Ireland is becoming a global leader in the field of innovation in harnessing digital technologies as a tool to address various barriers for access to care. In alignment with WHO, Ireland recognizes the importance of mobilizing assistive technology to help the 2.5 billion people…
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