A declaration of intent to fight deepening global inequality is a booster shot for development, the head of the United Nations declares. At the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar on Tuesday, the president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, announced the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration. list of 3 itemsend of list Social development and inclusion is essential for strong societies, she said, adding that the declaration must end social injustice and guarantee dignity for everyone, prioritising a people-first approach.
Over the last five years, artificial intelligence has shifted from a fringe interest to one of the most important drivers of global economic growth. So important has the technology become that the United Nations Security Council held its first open debate on artificial intelligence last month. While little of substance was achieved, a General Assembly resolution authorizing the creation of an independent scientific panel on AI may have a more enduring impact.