Written by Board Member Melissa Daley* Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of work, reshaping industries, and altering how people approach their daily tasks. Just two years ago, AI was not at the forefront of public consciousness the way it is today. Now, professionals across sectors are adopting AI tools—such as GPTs (Generative…
Written by Marlyn Tadros* “Human rights are not a privilege; they are the oxygen of democracy” — Kerry Kennedy Human rights are under siege. From the conventional silencing of dissent in autocratic regimes to the weaponization of laws against marginalized groups in more democratic countries, the pillars of dignity and equality are crumbling worldwide. This…
Key Findings from ITU’s 2024 Digital Development Report 1. Global Internet Connectivity 2. Digital Divides 3. Affordability 4. Infrastructure & Technology 5. Digital Skills 6. Policy & Commitments While global connectivity is improving, deep inequalities persist across income levels, gender, geography, and skills. The report calls for urgent action to bridge divides, particularly in affordability, rural access, and digital literacy,…
“People will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.” – Aldous Huxley Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive technology that is rapidly transforming our world, impacting everything from healthcare and transportation to communication, education and entertainment. AI refers to programs that have the ability to autonomously identify…
Written and posted by WUNRUN 19 Mar 2025 CSW69 panel calls for reform of global framework to safeguard women’s communication and digital rights Binding frameworks and renewed action are needed to advance gender justice in and through the media 30 years after United Nations member states adopted the Beijing Platform for Action, concluded a parallel event co-organized…
Written by Marlyn Tadros* Speaking to Business Insider, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison made a startling assertion about the future of artificial intelligence, stating that AI could be used to ensure citizens are “on their best behavior.” While this may sound like a benign or even positive statement, the implications are troubling and deeply concerning. It…
In an article entitled “Concerns Over Big Tech and Digital Privacy Shift” in Wired Magazine, six-time award-winning author and investigative journalist on cybersecurity, Covid-19, and privacy, Violet Blue, discusses her privacy concerns as Big Tech companies cooperate with the Trump administration.She claims that due to worries about Big Tech companies cooperating with the Trump administration,…
UN Headquarters Informal Dialogues on the Pact for the Future The President of the General Assembly is organizing informal dialogues to help Member States with the implementation of the Pact for the Future. These dialogues aim to allow Members to exchange views and share best practices leading up to a review of the Pact in…
