We only have 5 years to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and AI is impacting people and the planet. We are the AI generation, and it is our responsibility to ensure that no one is left behind.
AI for Good is identifying trustworthy AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing AI governance for sustainable development.
AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland.
In this era of rapid technological change and huge political promises being loaded onto LLMs, how can we ensure that automation serves human potential rather than undermines it? Outlining findings from the ground-breaking Pissarides Review into the Future of Work and Wellbeing, Anna Thomas MBE will present an approach to technological transformation that puts human capabilities and wellbeing at the centre of innovation.
Drawing on extensive research across UK firms and workers, she will outline critical insights about AI and automation's impact on work: from the hidden opportunities and inequalities emerging across regions and demographics to the urgent need for a new "Good Work" paradigm that prioritises human agency, skills, and resilience.
Key takeaways will include: