Articles about United Nations

AI’s $16tn promise hinges on closing critical learning gap

AI skills development could unlock massive productivity, drive economic growth and help support UN sustainable development goals.

SA adds name to universal cyber crime framework

South Africa joins the cyber crime fighting pact of 65 United Nations member states, amid accelerating digital harms.

BRICS leaders call for inclusive access to AI

The leaders of the BRICS nations unveil AI governance guidelines promoting ethical, inclusive development and digital sovereignty.

Leveraging local tech, talent for greener and smarter SA

SA needs to get serious about reaching carbon-neutral, as it doesn’t think big enough or look at the situation holistically.

SA looks to UN for digital economy upliftment support

Prof Blade Nzimande meets with the envoy of the UN secretary-general for digital and emerging tech to discuss developing SA’s digital economy.

Unesco dedicates International Education Day to AI

The specialised agency announces this year’s International Education Day will spotlight AI’s opportunities and challenges.

Meta's fact-checking retreat not well received

The decision by Facebook’s parent company to replace fact-checkers with community notes sparks global backlash, as critics warn of a surge in misinformation.

Addressing AI bias a moral imperative, says Prof Marwala

The UN University rector unpacks AI’s challenges and opportunities, particularly with regards to its responsible and realistic governance.

International ICEGOV digital governance conference held in Pretoria this week

The 2024 edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance will be hosted in Pretoria this week.

Omnisient recognised for impact on growing financial inclusion in Africa

The company has enabled banks to use consumer shopping behaviour to qualify 3.2 million individuals for credit who would have previously been declined.

Innovation awards seek agri-food start-ups

Disruptive agri-food start-ups from across Africa are invited to apply for the WFF Startup Innovation Awards.

UN secretary-general warns of existential threats of AI

Governments need to urgently work with tech companies on risk management frameworks for current AI development, says António Guterres.