9 October 2026
Ask anyone building or using AI tools for research what their biggest concerns are, and hallucinations and citation problems come up fast. In fact, 64% of researchers cited potential inaccuracies and hallucinations as concerns preventing them using AI as much as they'd like in our global study.
The more urgent question is how quickly institutions can adapt to realize AI’s benefits – and expand their capacity to improve lives.
7 October 2026
How AWS is making scientific data discoverable and investing in the people who build where it matters most.
5 October 2026
As AI moves into everyday services, the infrastructure beneath it is becoming increasingly important. Connectivity, computing capacity, energy efficiency, security, and affordability all influence who can benefit from AI and where those benefits can be realized. During the session Consolidating global digital infrastructure, empowering equitable and responsible AI development for good at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, Summer Chen, Chief International Ecosystem Representative at ZTE Corporation, explored how digital infrastructure must evolve to support the next phase of AI development.
2 October 2026
During the session Innovative Japanese AI start-ups addressing social challenges,hosted by the Japan Pavilion at the AI for Good Summit 2026 and moderated by Tomoka Katsumata, four Japanese startups presented AI-powered solutions addressing challenges across cybersecurity, digital and financial inclusion, international trade and business communication.
30 September 2026
Access to information shapes whether people can participate fully in education, public services, culture, transportation, and everyday life. Yet for many people with disabilities, essential information is still delivered in formats that are difficult or impossible to use.
23 September 2026
At the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, during the session Predict and Optimise: AI for Sustainable Urban Heating, Juxihong Julaiti, Principal Data Scientist and Founding Director of OPTIMA Lab at China Unicom, explained how forecasting and optimization are being applied to reduce energy waste across one of the world's most demanding district heating networks.
15 September 2026
From financial regulation and clinical safety to agricultural protection, a range of responsible AI principles can be translated into practical, locally grounded solutions. In Riyadh, innovators put responsible AI into action at the ITU AI Readiness Hackathon 2026, transforming complex governance and readiness challenges into practical solutions designed for real-world use.
14 September 2026
The question is no longer whether AI will shape the future. It already is. The leadership challenge is whether institutions can redesign work quickly enough to turn that capability into greater mission impact. The more urgent question is how quickly institutions can adapt to realize AI’s benefits – and expand their capacity to improve lives.
5 September 2026
"Where is the love?" is a question he has been asking throughout his career, will.i.am told the audience in his closing remarks. He argued that as machines increasingly out-think and out-reason humans, the answer lies in what makes people distinct from those systems: humans are not logical, but emotional and compassionate creatures, and that capacity for empathy, tolerance and collaboration is what will be needed to solve problems that "greed has always ignored." The remarks concluded a session titled "The First AI Generation: Are We Learning the Right Way?", which included will.i.am and Michael Crow and was moderated by Kenneth Cukier, deputy executive editor of The Economist.
31 August 2026
Wearing a small Swiss flag pin on his lapel, H.E. Albert Rösti, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), welcomed international delegates to Geneva for the opening of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
28 August 2026
The session AI is moving fast: here's what actually matters, held during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 and moderated by Avye Couloute, founder of Girls Into Coding, brought together Yoshua Bengio, Full Professor at Université de Montréal, Co-President and Scientific Director of LawZero and Founder and Scientific Advisor at Mila; Joëlle Barral, Senior Director of Research and Engineering at Google DeepMind; Vukosi Marivate, Director of the African Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria; and Yutaka Matsuo, Professor at the University of Tokyo and head of Matsuo Lab.
14 August 2026
ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus argues that creators should not be treated as obstacles to AI, but as partners whose work helped make the technology possible and who should share in the value it creates.
12 August 2026
AI and genomics are creating new possibilities for earlier diagnosis and more personalized care. Experts from WHO, Harvard University and industry discuss what it will take to make these advances accessible, reliable and equitable.
10 August 2026
Experts from the Oversight Board, ITU, Google and the Global Network Initiative examined what global content moderation can teach us about human rights, transparency and accountability in AI oversight.
7 August 2026
From apocaloptimism to agency: the Focus Features screening and Q&A at the AI for Good Global Summit
During the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the session The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, screened a new documentary on the pace and stakes of current AI development, co-created by the directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once and the team behind Navalny. Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology, took audience questions after the screening.
6 August 2026
Young African innovators presented an offline microscope and a brain-computer interface, while senior government representatives from Tanzania and Egypt discussed the support needed to bring such technologies to scale.
3 August 2026
The clearest theme to emerge from the music-industry panel at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 was the distinction between AI as a tool and AI as an author, two roles that are often blurred in wider discussions about AI and music.
15 July 2026
The AI for Good Innovation Factory reaches its Grand Finale in Geneva each summer, following a year of activity across a large-scale international network. Regional chapters across multiple continents are hosted by organisations with deep knowledge of their local innovation ecosystems, helping to identify promising founders and select the strongest solutions to present before expert juries. With chapters already active in places including India, Catalonia and Malta, the network continues to expand, with Innovate Australia leading the initiative’s local chapter in Australia.
11 July 2026
GENEVA, July 10, 2026 - The AI for Good Global Summit concluded following four days of sessions that demonstrated the widespread application of artificial intelligence in a variety of sectors, including health and agriculture, mobility, education, creative industries, and public policy. The summit also raised awareness of quantum technologies, robotics, and the standards and infrastructure required to facilitate their widespread deployment.
10 July 2026
GENEVA, 10 July 2026 — Today marked the end of the programme at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026's Youth Zone, which revisited a number of sessions from earlier in the week, and introduced two new sessions on safety and creative problem-solving.
10 July 2026
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale will reach its conclusion on the Youth Stage from 14:10 to 14:45. After four days of competition, the challenge will come to an end, closing a season that opened the Youth Zone's programme on 7 July.
10 July 2026
The 16th edition of the ITU Kaleidoscope academic conference wrapped up today in Geneva, after three days of peer-reviewed research presentations on AI and frontier technologies. The title of this conference, held under the auspices of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, aptly reflects the nature of the entire programme: a weave of diverse perspectives emerging from the exchange among researchers from universities, industry and research institutions around the world to discuss how AI, quantum, space and strategic foresight can contribute to advancing sustainable and inclusive development.
9 July 2026
GENEVA, 9 July 2026 - International Girls in ICT Day 2026 was marked today by the Youth Zone at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, under the theme "AI for Development." Jointly organised by the @International Telecommunication Union and the United Kingdom, the event brought together up to 60 Geneva-based girls for a day woven of inspiration and exchange.
9 July 2026
As AI transforms industries and our daily lives at a rate never-before-seen, the question of whether it can be used to grapple with humanity’s greatest concerns has moved from aspiration to measurable fact. On 8 July, the AI for Good Impact Awards 2026 unveiled its winners during the Gala Dinner.
9 July 2026
As AI transforms industries and our daily lives at a rate never-before-seen, the question of whether it can be used to grapple with humanity’s greatest concerns has moved from aspiration to measurable fact. On 8 July, the AI for Good Impact Awards 2026 unveiled its winners during the Gala Dinner.
8 July 2026
GENEVA, 8 July 2026 — The second day of the AI for Good Global Summit expanded the conversation beyond AI alone, bringing quantum technologies, creative intelligence, entrepreneurship and youth leadership into focus as global experts, researchers and innovators gathered at Palexpo in Geneva
8 July 2026
At the AI for Good Global Summit, the Canvas of the Future returned for the third year in a row. The competition invited creators, educators, technologists and artists from all disciplines to submit an original, high-resolution AI-powered or AI-enhanced digital image exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and work.
7 July 2026
GENEVA, 7 July 2026 — The AI for Good Global Summit began on Tuesday at Palexpo, convening researchers, founders, policymakers, educators, and young innovators to tackle the essential issue of transforming advanced innovation into measurable societal impact.
7 July 2026
The results are out. Today marked the culmination of the AI and Space Computing Challenge, an initiative launched as part of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) AI for Good programme, with an awards ceremony celebrating 106 teams from around the world who have spent months turning satellite data into real-world solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
7 July 2026
The AI for Good Summit inaugurated its first day of proceedings with the announcement of the winners of Innovate for Impact, the initiative through which the International Telecommunication Union identifies, analyses and scales up AI solutions applied to real-world problems. Fifty-nine projects, selected from a pool of nearly 400 global entries, were honoured during the workshop held in Room V at the Summit.
7 July 2026
GENEVA, 7 July 2026 — The Youth Zone at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 commences its program today with a robotics competition, a series of hands-on artificial intelligence seminars, and a policy discussion on the skills that classrooms should prioritise as AI becomes more ingrained in daily life. A continuum approach to AI literacy, rather than a single fixed curriculum, is reflected in the participation of children as young as six and young adults.
7 July 2026
What's happening on the Solutions and Frontier stage? Day 1's program will be anchored by two stages on opposing ends of the AI spectrum: the Frontier Stage, which focuses on AI that is still being developed, and the Solutions Stage, which focuses on AI that is already in use.
21 July 2025
And that’s a wrap! The AI for Good Film Festival 2025 came to a close on 9 July during the Global Summit in Geneva, where four finalists presented their short films to a live audience and a panel of expert judges. Each film tackled different aspects of how artificial intelligence is shaping the world, from the challenges it raises to the possibilities it opens up.
18 July 2025
This year’s Youth Zone at the AI for Good Global Summit transformed Palexpo into a learning ground where creativity, curiosity, and code came together. Across two packed days, students, educators, and young innovators engaged in hands-on workshops exploring how AI and robotics can be used to solve real world challenges, from landmine detection to lunar health missions. With 16 workshops running in both English and French, the Youth Zone offered something for everyone, whether they were just starting out or already dabbling in Python. Children as young as five, along with teens and adults, took part in sessions designed to make AI concepts accessible and engaging, without requiring prior experience.
14 July 2025
After earning the main spot at the Women’s Innovation Factory Pitching Competition, Ele-vate AI Africa returned to AI for Good’s main stage and came out as the winner once again. At the Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2025, Elevate’s solution, MamaMate, was named a global winner, earning recognition from a distinguished panel of experts for its innovative, community-centered approach to maternal health in underserved regions.
9 July 2025
The AI for Good Impact Awards celebrate AI solutions that drive meaningful change by highlighting projects and partnerships that use AI to address current global challenges, emphasizing long term impact, ethical responsibility, and sustainability. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union, in partnership with Tech To The Rescue - a global nonprofit connecting social impact organizations with technology partners to enable AI for Good solutions, this year’s awards focused on three main categories: AI for People, AI for Planet, and AI for Prosperity, along with a special Pro Bono Collaboration Award, co-developed with Tech To The Rescue, celebrated purpose-driven partnerships between tech companies and changemakers working together for the public good. These categories reflect the diverse ways AI is being used to improve lives, protect the environment, and fostering inclusive development.
8 July 2025
Taking home the top prize at the Women’s Innovation Factory Pitching Competition 2025 is Ele-vate AI Africa, a startup committed to supporting mothers in their journey. When Yvonne Baldwin, co-founder and CEO of Ele-vate Africa, became a new mother, she experienced at first hand what many women across Africa know too well: the early days of motherhood can feel overwhelming, lonely, and unsupported, especially in places where information, mental health resources, and reliable care are hard to come by. That experience inspired MamaMate, a simple, pocket-sized smart device built for first-time mothers in rural and underserved communities. Powered by AI, MamaMate helps new mums track baby care activities like feeding and sleep, provides culturally relevant nutrition tips, checks in on their emotional wellbeing, and even enables anonymous encouragement from peer mums. And crucially, it works offline, through solar or USB charging, designed with low-literacy and low-connectivity settings in mind.
3 July 2025
MamaMate is a small, AI-powered gadget designed specifically for first-time mothers in rural and underserved areas. In regions where internet access is unreliable and digital literacy is low, MamaMate works offline, runs on solar or USB power, and speaks directly to mothers in their own languages. It helps track baby care routines, offers culturally relevant health advice, checks in on mental well-being through voice prompts, and even provides anonymous emotional support from other mothers.
3 July 2025
One of this year’s standout finalists is Cerebrocure Technologies, a health-tech startup based in Pakistan that is reimagining stroke care in regions with limited resources. Led by Saira Osama, founder and CEO, Cerebrocure is innovating with AI in a way that centers equity, urgency, and human dignity.
23 April 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and become more available to the public than ever before, it’s influencing many areas of our lives. From assisting with daily tasks to speeding up business processes within multiple industries, the innovative technology of AI is reshaping the ways in which we work, live and learn.
27 March 2024
In the global discussions on AI and digital health, the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng released the report on Digital Innovation, Technologies and the Right to Health.
26 March 2024
The International Telecommunication Union's AI for Good Innovation Factory is a competition that supports start-ups that are using AI to tackle sustainable development challenges.
14 March 2024
The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) AI for Good is launching two simultaneous global calls to contribute to a global repository of AI-driven solutions for sustainable development.
8 March 2024
Today, on International Women's Day, the fight for gender equality extends beyond physical spaces and into the digital world. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, fostering connection and amplifying voices.
20 February 2024
Recent trends in AI research are reflecting a shift from purely technological advancements to the creation of AI solutions with significant societal impact. The AI community is increasingly focused on harnessing AI to support crucial global objectives including enhancing education quality, alleviating poverty, and combating climate change.
7 February 2024
The conversation about cognitive robots is more than just a trend; it's a significant shift in our history.
22 January 2024
The 2024 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos event marked a significant milestone in the AI for Good movement, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) was top of mind and top of the programme.
21 December 2023
The Regional Forum for Europe, "Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL," held last week in Madrid, Spain, brought together diverse voices and perspectives, shedding light on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital accessibility.
21 December 2023
Equipped with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors, autonomous robots can navigate through complex and hazardous environments, gather data, and perform specific tasks with minimal human intervention.
20 December 2023
Canvas of the Future, the innovative AI-driven art contest by ITU’s AI for Good platform in collaboration with Shutterstock, is a unique opportunity aims to advance the frontier of creativity and technology by sparking global dialogue on how AI can advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
19 December 2023
In the dynamic intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and ethical considerations, a remarkable evolution is underway.
13 December 2023
In a dynamic convergence of minds at AI for Good, the 2023 tinyML Challenge Finale showed how collaborative innovation can produce concrete solutions to power-up positive change.
11 December 2023
In the challenging landscape of dementia care, anticipated to skyrocket to 55 million people worldwide, the demand for innovative and lifechanging solutions becomes increasingly urgent.
11 December 2023
Today is the official launch of Canvas of the Future, a ground-breaking initiative by ITU's AI for Good in collaboration with Shutterstock.
7 December 2023
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, reinforced the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and climate action.
1 December 2023
Six months from now, innovators dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) will reconnect with investors and humanitarians to consider how the latest technologies can work for the good of everyone on the planet.
30 November 2023
As countries worldwide grapple with climate change, scientists and innovators are exploring novel ways to mitigate its impacts. Innovative approaches from start-ups using artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting, managing, and combating climate change will be highlighted at the upcoming COP28.
29 November 2023
As the world gears up for COP28, a critical reflection on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental sustainability is timely and imperative.
20 November 2023
The prestigious Cannes Neuron Awards have announced their call for innovative AI solutions that are shaping the world for the better.
12 October 2023
In a world driven by AI advancements, the quest for innovation that can improve security and security is now gaining significant momentum.
4 October 2023
Next month, AI for Good is heading to Dubai for one of the world’s largest tech events in the region.
3 October 2023
The interplay between bio-robotics and animal locomotion has opened doors to a plethora of innovations.
27 September 2023
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has partnered with Zindi to develop solutions to important global challenges through a series of data science competitions hosted by AI for Good.
26 September 2023
At the International Telecommunication Union, the topic of “Dental Diagnostics and Digital Dentistry” (TG-Dental) is bringing together leaders in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dental research to drive digital transformation in the field.
13 July 2023
The field of AI has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, revolutionizing various sectors and presenting opportunities for positive impact.
11 July 2023
AI has emerged as a groundbreaking technology with the potential to reshape societies and economies.
6 July 2023
At the AI for Good Global Summit, the world leading solution from Ultrasound AI, emerged as the winner of the Innovation Factory start-up competition.
6 July 2023
We're excited to share this special live-streamed session from the AI for Good Global Summit featuring none other than Yuval Noah Harari, renowned historian, philosopher, and author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', and Nicholas Thompson, the dynamic CEO of The Atlantic.
4 July 2023
The intersection of technology and society has never been as dynamic and complex as it is today. This is particularly evident in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has become a central axis around which our future revolves. As part of the effort to navigate this intricate landscape, the IoT for All podcast recently hosted an enlightening dialogue between two AI experts: Frederic Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement for ITU's Standardization Bureau, and Neil Sahota, CEO of ACSI Labs and United Nations (UN) AI Advisor.
29 June 2023
With just one week until the AI for Good Global Summit kicks off in Geneva at ITU, here are the top ways to maximize your participation, both in person and virtually on 5-6 July 2023.
28 June 2023
This week, on 26 June, leaders from the United Nations, industry, and academia gathered online to answer journalists’ burning questions about the rise of generative artificial intelligence and what it means for global Policy ahead of the AI for Good Global Summit to be convened by ITU from 6 to 7 July.
18 May 2023
Ray Kurzweil is set to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 remotely, where he will deliver a keynote speech titled “The Future of Intelligence: Artificial, Natural, and Combined” and engage in a Q&A session, offering attendees a unique opportunity to ask him questions directly.
19 April 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming various industries, and the creative field is no exception. In this article, we will examine how Shutterstock, a leading stock photography platform, is embracing AI to enhance its services while addressing ethical concerns and potential challenges.
5 April 2023
During the World AI Cannes Festival, Lisa Thee, from Launch Consulting Group interviewed Frederic Werner, head of strategic engagement at the International Telecommunication Union, about AI for Good.
28 March 2023
The World Artificial Intelligence Cannes Festival (WAICF) is an international event that aims to showcase the latest advancements and innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
24 March 2023
The latest International Telecommunication Union AI For Good Innovation Factory is supporting start-ups that are using artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to solve sustainable development challenges.
1 March 2023
As the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) manifests, we are presented with new opportunities to shape tools and techniques that will help us address some of the major global challenges of our time and deliver solutions that translate into meaningful social and economic impact.
1 March 2023
On 20 February 2023, AI for Good, in partnership with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, NatureServe, and the Alexander von Humboldt Institute of Colombia, launched a new Discovery series focused on AI for Biodiversity.
10 February 2023
The excitement surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at an all-time high, with OpenAI's ChatGPT leading the way in cutting-edge language model technology.
7 February 2023
The integration of AI in robotics has the potential to create machine learning agents capable of interacting with the environment to complete a range of tasks, bringing humans and technology closer together.
3 February 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the driving forces behind change in economies and societies, and its role is becoming more and more important in both creating jobs and solving social problems.
27 January 2023
With global warming, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. Current risk management systems are insufficiently equipped to cope with the increasing number of fires.
20 January 2023
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established an expert focus group to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse.
5 January 2023
Calling students (past and present), professors and educators to take part in this online survey to help develop an inventory of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics education in University Curricula, with a specific focus on trustworthy AI, ethics, and responsible technology use.
5 January 2023
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released in last year, global warming increasingly threatens ecosystems and species, and is expected to have severe and widespread impacts on global biodiversity.
20 December 2022
Big problems sometimes require small solutions. That is one of the key takeaways from the first ever tinyML challenge focused building solutions for smart weather stations.
