The 2024 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) has adopted revisions to the landmark OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In response to recent developments in AI technologies, notably the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI, the updated Principles more directly address…
AI Act enters into force
On 1 August 2024, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) enters into force. The Act aims to foster responsible artificial intelligence development and deployment in the EU. Proposed by the Commission in April 2021 and agreed by the European Parliament…
UNESCO Leads Ethical AI Discussions at AI Global South Summit 2024
The summit featured a diverse array of presentations, panels, and keynote speeches addressing the pressing challenges of the digital age. The AI Global South Summit 2024, held from October 29 to 31 in Saint Lucia, brought together approximately 70 leading thinkers,…
Harnessing AI for Climate Action: Perspectives from the Virtual Convening on Climate Change and AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing climate action by decoding complex environmental systems and enabling informed decisions. India’s Virtual Convening on Climate Change and AI, under the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), highlights AI’s transformative potential in addressing this global challenge….
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in today’s Art
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in today’s Art.- Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a contentious topic among artists, with some embracing its potential while others condemning its impact. This polarisation creates the need for a more nuanced conversation of its role. Negating…
Justice Department Leads Efforts Among Federal, International, and Private Sector Partners to Disrupt Covert Russian Government-Operated Social Media Bot Farm
The Justice Department today announced the seizure of two domain names and the search of 968 social media accounts used by Russian actors to create an AI-enhanced social media bot farm that spread disinformation in the United States and abroad. The…
Ethical and Explainable AI Are Startup Imperatives in 2025
Businesses are embracing generative AI but must address governance challenges to ensure ethical and explainable use. In 2024, generative AI permeated the workplace, with businesses using the technology for various purposes, from internal productivity tools to customer-facing products and services. However,…
AI-powered diversity hiring: Enhancing inclusivity
In recent years, organisations have increasingly recognised the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. A diverse workforce not only brings different perspectives and fosters innovation but also strengthens company culture and improves employee satisfaction. However, traditional hiring processes have…
AI for Impact: The PRISM Framework for Responsible AI in Social Innovation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown immense promise in helping organizations leapfrog social and environmental challenges. The first report in this series, AI for Impact: The Role of AI in Social Innovation, mapped out the landscape of AI deployment by social impact…
Artificial intelligence will become a vital resource for achieving sustainable development goals
In a speech during the main debate on AI for Humans: Helping People. Uniting Countries during the AI Journey international conference, Russia’s president Vladimir Putin stressed that in the last year alone artificial intelligence has transformed the face of entire sectors,…