International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and partners to advance artificial intelligence (AI) to “advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure and other global development priorities” held a summit for The AI for Good Global Summit aimed to support the SDGs and identify practical applications of AI to “scale solutions with global impact”.
AI for Good is a digital platform organized by the ITU in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-hosted with Switzerland. Connect AI innovators and problem solvers throughout the year to identify AI solutions that can help achieve the SDGs. The summit will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 6-7 July 2023 and will bring together governments, civil society, UN agencies, AI innovators and investors.
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin has described AI as “a powerful catalyst for advancing the race to save the SDGs”. Among AI’s contributions, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said AI would make a “giant leap” in health care, eradicating diseases that affect millions, transforming education, and helping people around the world. emphasized the potential of ICT to empower us to build a better future.
At the same time, the UN Secretary General warned of the potential dangers of AI, including the development and use of lethal autonomous weapons, and misinformation and disinformation. Mr Guterres said that “guardrails based on human rights, transparency and accountability” are needed to ensure that development “wins for all”. Bogdan Martin called for global cooperation to “enable AI to reach its full potential while preventing and mitigating harm.”
The summit will host the Robotics for Good exhibition, where inventors will showcase more than 50 robots, including Sophia, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)’s first ever robot innovation ambassador. rice field. According to the ITU, robots “can support people’s health, provide educational services, help people with disabilities, reduce waste, and aid emergency response in disasters.” In addition, “[e]Efficient construction robots… could pave the way for sustainable and affordable housing for all. ” and “By transforming urban logistics and transportation… [robots] You can lay the foundation for a greener, safer, more inclusive living space.
The Practical Applications of AI to be Discussed at the Summit Will Complement the High-Level Advisory Body on AI He “Plans to Establish,” the Global Digital Compact, and Efforts in Preparing for the Future Summit, according to the UN Secretary-General will be the one to do. In 2024. [UN News Story about AI for Good Global Summit] [UN News Story about Robots] [AI for Good Global Summit 2023]
