Tag: UNESCO

UNESCO launches Women4Ethical AI expert platform to advance gender equality

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when digital technologies are reshaping everyday life, women are under-represented in the research and design of these technologies, Their needs and experiences are also overlooked by designers, and the data used to train AI is often biased against women and girls. Today, globally, women and girls are 25% less likely than men to know how to leverage digital technology for basic purposes, 4 times less likely to know how to programme computers and 13 times less likely to file for an ICT patent. Only 20% of employees…

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Discover the laureates of the 25th L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO are proud to announce the five 2023 laureates of the For Women in Science International Awards. On 15th June, the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO will honor these distinguished women scientists from five major regions of the world with exceptional careers for the contribution to society of their research in Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science. The unique ceremony, which will take place at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris, will also be the opportunity to celebrate 25 years of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, which…

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Education in Ukraine: over $51 million in grants and in-kind support announced from UNESCO, GPE, Google and Microsoft

Stuart Mitchell

As the war continues in Ukraine, severely disrupting education, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Google, Microsoft Corporation and UNESCO will provide over US$51 million for distance learning and psychosocial support for children in conflict-affected areas. The program will be rolled out by UNESCO and UNICEF in Ukraine in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science and will provide children and teachers with equipment and tools for distance learning, psychosocial support, teacher training and education sector planning. Through the GPE Multiplier, the Global Partnership for Education has matched a…

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UNESCO and Japan collaborate to expand efforts for Ukrainian media and journalists

Stuart Mitchell

Over the next few months, UNESCO will support over 40 local Ukrainian media with energy equipment and provide guidance on viable and sustainable business models and on audience engagement. Six Journalists Solidarity Centers will continue to provide safety training, psychological support and legal assistance to journalists. In addition, at least 200 journalists will receive financial assistance to continue practicing their profession. Such expanded support for Ukrainian media is made possible by a new project funded by the government of Japan. UNESCO has been involved in critical emergency measures since the…

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UNESCO calls on all Governments to implement Global Ethical Framework without delay

Stuart Mitchell

Following calls by over 1000 tech workers this week for a pause in the training of the most powerful AI systems, including Chat GPT, UNESCO calls on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately. This global normative framework, adopted unanimously by the 193 Member States of the Organization, provides all the necessary safeguards. The world needs stronger ethical rules for artificial intelligence: this is the challenge of our time. UNESCO’s Recommendation on the ethics of AI sets the appropriate normative framework. Our Member States…

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