AI for Good

Discovering new ways to apply AI/ML in communication networks: Meet the winning teams in the ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge
20 December 2022
Last week on 14 December 2022, the third successful edition of the AI/ML in 5G Challenge was concluded with prize and award announcements for winners of the 2022 edition at the Grand Challenge Finale.
Presenting AI artists and visionaries
Celia Pizzuto16 December 2022
Exploratory. Imaginative. Innovative. Together, these three concepts define the work of world-leading artists using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create unique works of art. These AI artists have been invited to share their visions and perspectives with the United Nations’ community at AI for Good in the Artistic Intelligence Visionary Initiative (A.I.V.I.).
Innovating the World: Meet the winning start-ups from the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale
Celia Pizzuto7 December 2022
After a year-long quest to find the most promising AI for Good start-ups from across the globe, the Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2022 awarded the top entrepreneurs in a live event that brought together investors, innovators and the development community to advance AI solutions to help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Social robots changing lives
Irina Timoshenko2 December 2022
Would you adopt a robot as a care-giver for your loved ones? What about a robot social companion? How about an AI-powered robotic teacher?
How AI and the latest technologies can accelerate progress on sustainability goals
Jamie Thomas, General manager, IBM strategy and development1 December 2022
It’s common knowledge that recycling, reducing waste and buying sustainably sourced products are all ways to promote sustainability. But it’s less well-known that some of today’s latest technologies are being used for the same purpose, at scale.
Meet BlueSea Robotics: The start-up building cleaning robots to make the shipping industry more sustainable
25 November 2022
The latest ITU AI For Good Innovation Factory is supporting start-ups that are using artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to solve sustainable development challenges.
AI and machine learning transforming 5G telecommunications
Miya Nishio25 November 2022
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around since the 1950s, when Alan Turing first posed the revolutionary question, “Can machines think?” in his paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence.
Autonomous drones saving lives and powering disaster preparedness
19 October 2022
Last week marked the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Held every October 13, the day raises awareness about world disasters and the importance of reducing exposure and minimizing risks.
Cracking the code on supply chain sustainability: How AI and data are creating more responsible operations
Sheri Hinish, Global Services and Alliances Lead, IBM Consulting Sustainability Services13 October 2022
Supply chain and sustainability topics have dominated global business headlines for more than two years. The interconnectedness of climate change and supply chain disruptions highlights the complexity of supply chains, including the impact in realizing the 2030 vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
AI for Good building connections and expanding presence in South Africa
29 September 2022
At the largest AI event in Africa, AI for Good was present to build connections with AI innovators, change-makers at AI Expo Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa for this 2-day event.
AI expands scope of climate science
13 July 2021
The climate crisis is becoming more urgent and more serious, with increasingly extreme events happening more often.

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