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Bletchley Park AI summit highlights global threat & essential safety strategy
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Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit underscored serious artificial intelligence threats, urging for a global safety roadmap.
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Fortinet joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Fortinet has joined the UNGC initiative, a voluntary platform for developing, implementing, and disclosing responsible business practices.
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14-year-old launches UN AI & mental health initiative
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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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.
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Huawei joins ITU and IAEA's AI for Good 5G Challenge
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.
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IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.
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NTT sinks to $41 million loss in New Zealand business
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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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.
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SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.
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AIBP announces 2022 winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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AIBP announces winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards, recognizing companies' use of technology to achieve sustainability goals.
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Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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digital technology
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With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.
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Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.
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Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
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UNESCO submits draft recommendations for ethical usage of AI
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.
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Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.
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Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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climate change
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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.
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University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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University of Auckland tops global uni sustainability rankings, excelling in UN goals.
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UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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UNDP and Hackster.io partner to tackle COVID-19 with tech in vulnerable nations.
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NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
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UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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international telecommunication union
ITU unveils global platform to shield telecoms amid COVID-19 strain, ensuring vital network resilience.
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Commvault joins Business Avengers for sustainable development
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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Commvault teams up with global giants as a Business Avenger to tackle SDG 12 for a greener future.
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UN hails AI's 'quantum leap' in tech
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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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.
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South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
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Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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united nations
Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
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United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
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Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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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.