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ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit brings world leaders, AI pioneers and breakthrough technologies to Geneva 23 June 2026 - The world's leading platform for AI solutions, skills, standards and policy ...

And then on the other side, we have a positive kind of demand and productivity shock, which is coming from the technology cycle and particularly AI-led investment. So, there's two forces that are ...

The NPAEEA, supported by the Global Program on Sustainability (GPS), introduces a groundbreaking approach to integrating environmental and economic data. It prioritizes the development of six key ...

Specialised bodies measure how member states respect standards: the Group of States against Corruption monitoring anti-corruption efforts and the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice ...

Members of the House of Lords reached the end of detailed examination of the Financial Services and Markets Bill in committee stage on Wednesday 8 July. The Financial Services and Markets Bill aims to ...

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified eight priority recommendations for the Department of Education. Since then, Education has implemented one of those recommendations. In June 2026, GAO identified an additional three priority recommendations, bringing the total to 10. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Improving the federal student aid system, Protecting sensitive information, and Managing financial risks associated with charter school

The UN Security Council is holding an open debate Tuesday honouring the promise of international law to survivors of sexual violence in conflict as more reports emerge about warring parties using rape ...

Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war shock is weighing ...

The Bank of Thailand kept its policy rate unchanged. Financial market conditions improved, but the external position weakened as the higher oil import bill widened the current account deficit and ...

PHMSA proposes to modernize and to clarify the anomaly response criteria in the Federal pipeline safety regulations for gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines. Driven by twenty years of technological development, modern engineering concepts allow operators to identify, schedule, and remediate pipeline anomalies more effectively and in a less costly manner. PHMSA proposes incorporating these improved safety practices into its regulations by finalizing certain safety improvements advanced

The Internet exposes children to a wealth of opportunities, but also risks that may have a detrimental impact on their human rights. Some of these risks include, but are not limited to: Given the ...

With fewer than five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new UN report says sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives, but warns ...

We also assume policy and geopolitical uncertainty remain elevated throughout 2027 and that the AI-driven technology cycle moderates from here with no exogenous boost to productivity. Now turning to ...

Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth’s recent announcement of a new AI Employment and Workplaces Forum is a welcome step. But its success will depend on whether it recognises ...

AI-Enabled Citiverse: Use Cases for Cities in the Age of AI – Public Safety, Health and Disaster Resilience 2026 ...

The scientific panel of independent experts (the Scientific Panel) is a body established under the EU AI Act to support the enforcement of rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It sits within the Act’s broader governance architecture as one of the three advisory bodies, alongside the AI Board ( established under Article 65) […]

A new international coalition launched in Geneva on Tuesday is setting out to make sure children's safety and rights are not an afterthought as artificial intelligence reshapes how they learn, play ...

Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of ...

July 2026 - Since their adoption in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have delivered results at scale – bringing access to water, electricity and health care to billions. Without a ...

What GAO Found To support Holocaust education in K–12 public schools, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum—the main federal provider of Holocaust education resources—provides professional development for teachers through its annual conference, fellowships, online videos, and webinars. The Museum offers educational materials, such as lesson plans and online lessons, based on its collection of artifacts. It also partners with state and local organizations and researches effective education strategie

Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and societies at a remarkable pace, transforming how people learn, work and live. Its ability to unlock access to knowledge, boost productivity and open ...

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE" or "the Department") proposes to update the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, "Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment" ("Process Rule"). Specifically, DOE proposes to: make Appendix A binding on DOE for certain actions; amend objectives and considerations consistent with recent Executive o

This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2027 based on our continuing experience with these systems. We also describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment systems. In addition, this proposed rule would update and refine the requirements for t

The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") is proposing a policy statement regarding the application of the prohibition on deceptive acts or practices in section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to companies that market artificial intelligence ("AI") systems.

The UNESCO Office for the Caribbean was pleased to present the UNESCO Caribbean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Roadmap at the 126th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic ...

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BEIJING, July 7, 2026 — China’s economy stayed resilient in early 2026, supported by strong high-tech investment and exports, according to the World Bank’s latest China Economic Update, Rebalancing ...

Analysis and insights for driving a rapid transition to net-zero while building resilience to physical climate impacts ...

Analysis and insights for driving a rapid transition to net-zero while building resilience to physical climate impacts ...

The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance (6–7 July 2026, Geneva) will bring together Member States and stakeholders to engage in the meaningful global conversation on AI that the world needs.

Analysis and insights for driving a rapid transition to net-zero while building resilience to physical climate impacts ...

Analysis and insights for driving a rapid transition to net-zero while building resilience to physical climate impacts ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

How to apply effective governance to harness the benefits of A.I. and mitigate its risks ...

Analysis and insights for driving a rapid transition to net-zero while building resilience to physical climate impacts ...