AI offers boundless promise, revolutionizing healthcare, tackling climate change, and addressing global hunger. Yet, its ascent brings inherent risks, epitomized by the proliferation of deep fakes – AI-generated content eroding trust in information and threatening democracy. In this transformative decade, we must do more than cautiously navigate; we must actively shape AI’s trajectory. Across the … Continued
While recognising that the Internet as a fundamental force for good, we also acknowledge that online platforms have often been abused by those wishing to disseminate hate online. As the regulatory landscape is trying to tackle this emerging issue, it is crucial to get together and find innovative solutions to tackle the spread of illegal … Continued
In recent years, some of the most rapidly developing technological innovations have come under public and political scrutiny, swinging between promises of major progress and warnings of far-reaching risks for humanity. While their lasting impact on the ICT environment makes no doubt, international questions arose about cybersecurity challenges posed by their widespread use. Governments as … Continued
This session is co-organized with Reporters without Borders (RSF). AI-based technologies pose a major challenge to the integrity of information and the right to reliable, independent and pluralistic reporting. As public trust in the media continues to decline, there is an urgent need to establish universal ethical and professional standards for the use of AI … Continued
Pervasive disparities in public policies across health, education, wealth, gender, and race, present a significant threat to realizing the transformative potential of AI. Concerted global efforts are needed to ensure that the development and use of AI serve peaceful and prosperous societies everywhere. However, these efforts can only be fruitful if the experiences and knowledge … Continued
Cyber mercenaries contribute to the rapid and uncontrolled proliferation of offensive capacities by stockpiling and exploiting vulnerabilities to develop their products and services. The unchecked growth of this marketplace poses a direct and serious threat to the global stability of cyberspace as well as to individual and collective rights – reason why it must urgently … Continued
(Session co-organized with Microsoft). Digital transformation is changing the world in unprecedented ways. This panel will explore how digital transformation can support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while addressing the risks and challenges of cybersecurity. You will learn from experts and peers in the cybersecurity and development communities, and discuss how to collaborate on technical, … Continued
(Session co-organized with Doha Forum). Although profound crises confront the world, humanity has also never had such an abundance of knowledge, resources, or technological means to effectively tackle international problems through collective action. Against this backdrop, the Future of International Cooperation Report 2023 (FIC’23) seeks to facilitate deeper collaboration between governments, civil society, religious leaders, … Continued
Ahead of the Christchurch Call Leaders’ Summit taking place on the 10th November afternoon, Special Envoy Jacinda Ardern will share some insights about the Summit agenda. In a time of rapid technological change, the Christchurch Call Commitments remain as relevant as ever. Aotearoa New Zealand and France will co-host the fifth Christchurch Call Leaders’ Summit … Continued
