Scientist, author, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus conversed with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Their discussion occurred at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The event's hashtag was #aiforgood.

Janet Adams, Chief Operating Officer of SingularityNET, participated in the AI for Good Global Summit 2023.

The summit, held in Geneva, Switzerland, featured an interview with Adams. #aiforgood

Kyriacos Koupparis, Head of the Hunger Monitoring Unit at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), was interviewed.

The discussion took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Professor Joanna Batstone, Director of the Monash Data Futures Institute at Monash University, was interviewed at the AI For Good Global Summit 2023.

The discussion, filmed in Geneva, Switzerland, offered insights from the event. #aiforgood

Andrew Zolli, Chief Impact Officer at Planet, was interviewed at the ITU AI for Good Global Summit 2023.

The discussion explored Planet's initiatives and the critical role of artificial intelligence in addressing global challenges. The summit brought together experts to advance AI for positive worldwide impact.

#aiforgood

SpaceX launches in Boca Chica, Texas, threaten protected piping plover habitat with debris. The Center for Biological Diversity is suing to assess these impacts and needs your help to protect endangered species. Take action: https://biodiv.us/spacex.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to securing a future for all species. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity, protecting lands, waters, and climate through science, law, and media. Learn more at our website: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ or email inquiries to center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Symposium (WTIS) 2023 served as a vital forum for discussing global digital connectivity trends.

Key highlights included advancements in data collection methodologies, emerging ICT policy implications, and strategies to foster inclusive digital transformation worldwide. The symposium emphasized enhancing data accuracy to better inform future telecommunication development.

This webinar will explore 5G's real-world impact on consumers, business, and society globally. It will also look ahead to 5G Advanced, 6G, and the necessary steps to complete this vision, including investment, legislation, and spectrum allocation, particularly in view of WRC-23.

Key speakers include Alex Sinclair (Chief Technology Officer, GSMA), Seizo Onoe (Director, ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau), and Ian F. Akyildiz (Editor-in-Chief, ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies). Moderators are Bilel Jamoussi and Alessia Magliarditi from ITU.

Organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering communications and networking. Discover more about ITU J-FET here and explore its webinar series here.

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Access the June 2023 highlights here: June 2023 Highlights

On 17 September 2023, ITU, the UN Family, and partners will convene SDG Digital Day. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future for all.

A key focus will be connecting the 2.7 billion people currently offline. Be part of the solution: join us in-person or virtually on September 17th to help bring the SDGs back on track and ensure a #DigitalFutureForAll.

For more information, visit digital.day and itu.int.

Watch our video to understand the significance of Universal and Meaningful Connectivity (UMC).

It explores how ICT data empowers countries to achieve digital transformation. Access the full video here: itu.int/projectumc

ITU, the UN Family, and partners will host SDG Digital Day on 17 September 2023. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensure the 2.7 billion people currently offline also benefit.

Be part of the solution! Join us in-person or virtually on September 17 to help achieve a sustainable and inclusive #DigitalFutureForAll.

For more information, please visit: digital.day and itu.int.

SDG Digital Day highlights critical efforts towards Sustainable Development Goal 6. This initiative focuses on leveraging digital solutions to accelerate progress in key areas.

Goal 6 aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It addresses global challenges related to water quality, access, and efficient use.

The day emphasizes how technology and innovation can drive impactful change, fostering collaboration to achieve universal access to clean water and sanitation worldwide.

This webinar, featuring Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi (Chairman, O-RAN Alliance), explores the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in 6G networks. Dr. Choi will discuss how AI/ML-based 5G Radio Access Network Intelligent Controllers (RIC) adapt to 6G requirements and the new opportunities for the AI/ML industry. The O-RAN Alliance promotes open architecture and RIC's xApp/rApp ecosystem for RAN automation.

Organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering communications, this event highlights its commitment to evolving research. Discover ITU J-FET: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/ and explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/webinars/.

Rebecca Garner, Circularity Partner at ASOS, discusses the brand's ongoing transformation towards a circular business model. This video is presented by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to promoting a circular economy. This model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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This video presents key highlights from various projects and initiatives.

These efforts were implemented as part of the BDT4Impact framework, a strategic approach designed to maximize positive outcomes.

It effectively showcases the tangible results and successes achieved through this impactful framework.

This episode addresses how to keep products and materials circulating at their highest value, preventing waste and pollution. We delve into UN negotiations in Paris for a legally binding plastic pollution treaty, explore the "Circulate" principle of the circular economy, and answer your key questions about plastics.

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NKWO, winner of the Bicester Collection award for Emerging Designers and a contributor to the Foundation's Circular Design for Fashion Book, innovatively repurposes old denim. She uses traditional Nigerian craft to transform denim scraps into a new striped fabric called Dakala.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity promoting a circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Janine Benyus defines biomimicry as human design inspired by the natural world, influencing how our buildings and systems are designed by learning from nature.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes a circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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The Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) held its 2023 session, providing strategic guidance for the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D). This crucial meeting aimed to shape global efforts towards digital inclusion and sustainable telecommunication growth.

Highlights included robust discussions on bridging the digital divide, enhancing resilient infrastructure, and harnessing emerging technologies for development. Participants reviewed ongoing initiatives and set new priorities to tackle evolving challenges in the digital realm.

TDAG 2023's recommendations will directly influence ITU-D's future work plan, driving projects and partnerships to accelerate universal connectivity and digital transformation. These strategic insights are vital for achieving equitable access to telecommunications globally.