Youth

Bringing diverse youth voices to the AI table
Alexandra Bustos Iliescu22 November 2024
The digital future cannot be built without the voices of those who will live in it the longest: youth. It is becoming increasingly evident that the digital skills gap is widening as AI advances at an unprecedented pace (AI for Good, 2024).
Shaping Tomorrow: ITU’s Call for AI Standards to Drive Global Progress
24 October 2024
At AI for Good Impact India during the first week of  World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24), Frederic Werner, Chief of Strategy and Operations for AI for Good at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), presented a compelling vision of how AI standards will shape the future of technology and human progress.
Robotics for Good Youth Challenge at WTSA 2024: Empowering Innovators in India to Tackle Global Disasters
Cindy X. S. Zheng23 October 2024
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge convenes teams from around the globe to develop a robotic solution to answer a global challenge.
AI, Youth & Philanthropy: what’s at stake?
Alexandra Bustos Iliescu11 October 2024
Young people today are at a critical intersection with AI and technology. While they are often seen as digital natives, this perception oversimplifies their complex relationship with technology.
Harnessing AI and Space Technologies for a Sustainable, Inclusive Future: Key Takeaways from Global Discussions at UNGA and Beyond
Frederic Werner4 October 2024
Over the past few weeks, I’ve (Frederic Werner, Chief, Strategy and Operations, AI for Good, ITU) had the incredible opportunity to participate in a series of high-level events, starting in San Francisco and culminating in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future.
A Vision for Sustainable and Ethical AI Development
Alexandra Bustos Iliescu20 August 2024
Sage Lenier’s impassioned speech at the AI for Good Summit addressed the significant environmental impact of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory oversight. Lenier highlighted the alarming rise in energy consumption driven by AI advancements, noting that data centers now consume 2% of global energy demand.
Join the Global Movement: Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Alexandra Bustos Iliescu19 August 2024
Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a real difference in the world? The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is your opportunity to turn that passion into action! This global competition, inspired by the United Nations’ mission to address global challenges, invites young innovators from every corner of the globe to design, build, and program robots that can tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: disaster response.
Discover 5 moments from the AI for Good Global Summit
21 June 2024
The 2024 AI for Good Global Summit brought together a diverse and dynamic community of over 700 speakers from 147 countries, delivering more than 100 sessions packed with innovative ideas and solutions. This premier event showcased the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Your Voice Matters 
Karishma Muthukumar30 May 2024
In an era where AI holds the promise of transforming societies globally, it is crucial to ensure its development and deployment are guided by ethical principles and inclusive perspectives.
Learn about robotics and coding as a team, and solve challenges inspired by real-world issues
Alexandra Bustos Iliescu6 May 2024
The "AI for Good Youth Zone" is an integral component of the broader AI for Good Youth Program. It provides a dynamic series of practical workshops and hands-on sessions focusing on AI and robotics
Civic participation in AI and digital health governance: The role of young people in Kenya and beyond
Tara Imalingat, MSc in Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy Candidate, Kings College London27 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.
Shaping the Future of AI: Youth-Led Survey on AI and Society
1 March 2024
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) holds the promise of transforming societies worldwide, it's imperative to ensure that its development and deployment are guided by ethical principles and inclusive perspectives.
Empowering the Digital Generation: Bridging the Gap in Online Protection
26 October 2023
In today's digital age, the Internet has become a lifeline, especially for children and young people facing violence, both online and offline.
Bridging the Gap: The power of intergenerational collaboration for strong AI ecosystems
Celia Pizzuto20 April 2023
As we move forward into a future powered by technology and AI, the importance of fostering effective intergenerational dialog and promoting diversity and inclusivity in solution development cannot be overstated.

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