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Why true AI progress is dependent on collective engagement
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Why true AI progress is dependent on collective engagement

AI’s impact on healthcare is expected to outpace education, according to Microsoft’s Brad Smith. AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and precision medicine, flowing naturally to doctors. But education evolves more slowly—tools alone aren't enough. It requires buy-in from teachers, students, and families. Smith emphasizes that while technology offers potential, true progress happens when people are brought along together on the journey, ensuring AI serves society.

Belgium, Brussels, 2023-12-09. European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton into the Artificial Intelligence Act Trilogue. Artificial Intelligence Act Trilogue together with the European Parliament and the European Commission to reach agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act from 9 December 2023 in Brussels.
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The EU gets into the “Act” on AI

he EU on Tuesday officially endorsed a landmark law that aims to protect societies from possible AI harms while still encouraging innovation in the sector.

Online violence means real-world danger for women in politics like EU's Lucia Nicholsonová
Digital Governance

Online violence means real-world danger for women in politics like EU's Lucia Nicholsonová

Lucia Nicholsonová, former Slovak National Assembly vice president and current member of European Parliament for Slovakia, recounts her harrowing personal experiences with disinformation campaigns and gendered hate speech online during a GZERO Global Stage discussion on gender equality in the age of AI.

The online abuse crisis threatens the mental health of young women worldwide
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The online abuse crisis threatens the mental health of young women worldwide

On the internet, more than half of young women encounter abuse and harassment, some as young as eight. Michelle Milford Morse of the UN Foundation emphasizes that this takes a huge toll on their mental health.

What impact will AI have on gender equality?
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What impact will AI have on gender equality?

At the current rate of progress toward gender equality, the World Economic Forum estimates it will take 131 years for women to attain parity in income, status, and leadership. While technology is a powerful tool to help close the gender gap, it can also be weaponized.

How is the world tackling AI, Davos' hottest topic?
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How is the world tackling AI, Davos' hottest topic?

It’s the big topic at Davos: What the heck are we going to do about artificial intelligence? Governments just can’t seem to keep up with the pace of this ever-evolving technology—but with dozens of elections scheduled for 2024, the world has no time to lose.

Staving off "the dark side" of artificial intelligence: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed​
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Staving off "the dark side" of artificial intelligence: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed​

During a Global Stage livestream event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says that while the potential benefits of artificial intelligence are enormous, “so is the dark side.”

Can data and AI save lives and make the world safer?
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Can data and AI save lives and make the world safer?

There’s been much focus on the perils and threats posed by these scientific developments, but how can they be proactively harnessed to mitigate climate challenges and create a more resilient world?