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Surging energy & water (cooling) demand by AI risks ecological collapse or energy shortages in water-stressed areas.
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Levelling Up Ethics: Video Game Design and Global Responsibility
The brief explores how ethical video game design can take up the global responsibility to foster autonomy, cooperation, inclusion, and representation.
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Empowering Women in the Digital Age: UNU Macau Advocates for Gender-Inclusive AI at Global Roundtable
Dr. Jingbo Huang Shares Insights on Addressing Gender Bias in AI at World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Roundtable.
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5 Reasons to Realign with Nature: From Separation to Harmony
A better future starts with nature. Explore five inspiring reasons to reconnect with the Earth and build a more balanced, resilient world.
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AI Is Changing The Price You Pay — But Who’s Keeping It Honest, And What’s The Particular Significance For Africa
AI can now set prices, tailoring them to individuals. This innovation demands urgent ethical oversight and updated regulations globally.
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UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Pretoria
UNU Rector Marwala receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria for his global contributions in AI, engineering and leadership.
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New Frontiers in Global Security: Emerging Technologies and Outer Space
UNU & UNIDIR experts dissect AI & space technology's security implications, urging global governance for a safer future.
Announcement
Interconnected Disaster Risks Human Story on Chinamperos in Mexico Featured at International Environmental Film Festival
Ancient farming, modern threats: A story from Mexico’s chinampas is making waves at an international film festival.
Announcement
Applications Open: RCE Awards 2025
The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2025.
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Getting Debt Sustainability Right in Developing Countries
FFD4 is an opportunity to speak with one voice to the Western-backed institutions that oversee the current international financial architecture.