The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Closing remarks will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Governor of the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and GSR-25 Chair, Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director BDT, International Telecommunication Union.

An interview with Yulia Shlychkova, VP Government Affairs and Public Policy at AO Kaspersky Lab, was conducted at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25). This event took place in Riyadh,

An interview with Yulia Shlychkova, VP Government Affairs and Public Policy at AO Kaspersky Lab, was conducted at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25). This event took place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

For further information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr

Challenging the resource-intensive "bigger is better" trend of Large Language Models (LLMs), this webinar introduced the Expressive Neural Network (ENN). This novel architecture rethinks

Challenging the resource-intensive "bigger is better" trend of Large Language Models (LLMs), this webinar introduced the Expressive Neural Network (ENN). This novel architecture rethinks activation functions using classical signal processing (Discrete Cosine Transform), resulting in enhanced flexibility, faster convergence, and significantly smaller, more energy-efficient AI models.

ENNs demonstrate how traditional signal processing can inspire next-generation AI, enabling efficient edge computing in resource-constrained environments. This approach prioritizes expressiveness over sheer size for future neural networks. The webinar featured speaker Ana Pérez-Neira, moderated by Ian F. Akyildiz and Alessia Magliarditi. It was organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU-J FET).

In his TEDx talk, Karan Sood discussed AI and technology's transformative role in addressing climate change. He highlighted how AI-driven innovations enhance climate prediction, optimize energy,

In his TEDx talk, Karan Sood discussed AI and technology's transformative role in addressing climate change. He highlighted how AI-driven innovations enhance climate prediction, optimize energy, and develop sustainable solutions, emphasizing AI's potential to reduce carbon footprints and accelerate a resilient future.

Sood is CEO and co-founder of Fastor7, a global digital transformation company. An IIT Delhi graduate with six years of entrepreneurial experience, he's featured in Forbes and CNBC TV18. He also led the impactful CovidMealsForIndia.com initiative, connecting 5 lakh people to food during the pandemic, earning a Community Championships Award.

This talk was independently organized as a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Ishanvi Shetty, a 15-year-old 11th grader from GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, presents a thought-provoking talk on combating the climate crisis through AI.

An avid public speaker, debater,

Ishanvi Shetty, a 15-year-old 11th grader from GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, presents a thought-provoking talk on combating the climate crisis through AI.

An avid public speaker, debater, and philosophy enthusiast, Ishanvi is deeply committed to youth empowerment and environmental advocacy. She actively participates in sustainability initiatives, volunteering, and entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on the intersection of climate change and AI.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The 2nd SDG Digital GameChangers Award recognized organizations using digital solutions to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ceremony took place during SDG Digital on

The 2nd SDG Digital GameChangers Award recognized organizations using digital solutions to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ceremony took place during SDG Digital on September 20, 2024.

Participants showcased innovative digital applications, demonstrating practical ways technology can help achieve the Global Goals.

Find out more: https://www.itu.int/initiatives/sdgdigital2024/award/about/

Mei Lin Fung, Chair and Co-Founder of the People Centered Internet, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda (1-4 July). A Singaporean based in

Mei Lin Fung, Chair and Co-Founder of the People Centered Internet, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda (1-4 July). A Singaporean based in Silicon Valley, Fung previously worked at Intel and Oracle.

She also convenes the Informal Network for Digital Collaboration and Diplomacy, initially chaired by Vint Cerf and now by Dr. Nele Loesk, Estonia's Ambassador for Digital Affairs. For more information, visit www.itu.int/gsr. #ITUGSR

WRI's Global Restoration Initiative and researchers from Land & Carbon Lab have partnered with Meta to develop a groundbreaking AI foundation model that we've used to produce the world's first

WRI's Global Restoration Initiative and researchers from Land & Carbon Lab have partnered with Meta to develop a groundbreaking AI foundation model that we've used to produce the world's first global map of tree canopy height at a 1-meter resolution, allowing the detection of single trees at a global scale.



This new high-resolution data sets a baseline for remotely monitoring changes at the level of individual trees, making it a critical advancement for measuring land use emissions and tracking progress on conservation and restoration projects, which are essential for achieving the world's goals for climate, nature and people. While this initial data set has limitations, it demonstrates the power of foundation models—a type of AI model that can serve as the foundation for a variety of task—to pave a new path toward AI-driven earth monitoring.



Find out more in our blog: https://www.landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

Timothy Grosser, Partner, International Development at EY, discussed Digital Public Goods (DPGs) at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva. DPGs are free cultural works—software,

Timothy Grosser, Partner, International Development at EY, discussed Digital Public Goods (DPGs) at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva. DPGs are free cultural works—software, data, AI models, standards, or content—aimed at fostering sustainable digital development globally.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event commemorated two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a message to the WSIS +20 Forum High-Level Event 2024. This significant forum addresses key developments in the information society.

The

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a message to the WSIS +20 Forum High-Level Event 2024. This significant forum addresses key developments in the information society.

The official hashtag for the event is #wsis.