United Nations stories

Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit underscored serious artificial intelligence threats, urging for a global safety roadmap.

Fortinet has joined the UNGC initiative, a voluntary platform for developing, implementing, and disclosing responsible business practices.

The Dynamic Teen Coalition, co-led by an Australian teen, will debut at IGF 2023 in Kyoto, amplifying teen voices for a brighter technological future.

The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.

NTT New Zealand has reported a $41.5 million loss for the year to the end of March 2022, driven by a $25 million write-down of goodwill.

SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.

AIBP announces winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards, recognizing companies' use of technology to achieve sustainability goals.

With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.

Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

University of Auckland tops global uni sustainability rankings, excelling in UN goals.

UNDP and Hackster.io partner to tackle COVID-19 with tech in vulnerable nations.

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

ITU unveils global platform to shield telecoms amid COVID-19 strain, ensuring vital network resilience.

Commvault teams up with global giants as a Business Avenger to tackle SDG 12 for a greener future.

Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.

New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.

Australia's Minister for Women, Hon Kelly O'Dwyer, will represent the country at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, reaffirming Australia's commitment to gender equality.