Guiding AI

Within the short space of 2023, growing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have emerged as a pressing global issue. ITU has become a key discussion forum on how best to harness AI for the collective benefit of humanity.

AI can help achieve positive impact on 134 targets spanning all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Harnessing AI for good

The AI for Good Global Summit, led by ITU in collaboration with 40 UN agencies and Switzerland, leverages AI innovation in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, putting tech in the service of global development priorities like health, climate, gender equality, and sustainable infrastructure. The 2023 Summit featured the world’s first press conference with humanoid robots. Learn more

Exploring AI governance

AI has brought unanticipated challenges and tremendous opportunities. Governments and the private sector, along with UN agencies, regional organizations, and civil society, need to collaborate to address risks and set out international norms and standards for humanity’s sustainable, prosperous co-existence with increasingly powerful AI systems. Learn more

Taking stock of AI aspirations

ITU provides a neutral platform for governments, the industry, and academia to build a common understanding of the capabilities of emerging AI technologies and consequent needs for technical standardization and policy guidance. As we continue surveying our Member States on digital policy and regulatory issues, we are gaining rich insights on their governance needs and development aspirations in relation to AI.

Advising on AI risks

As the technologies and their uses evolve, we continue addressing emerging risks and challenges. We are a key contributor to the UN Secretary-General’s new High-Level Advisory Body on AI. ITU stands at the forefront of global thinking on leveraging AI to accelerate delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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