UNESCO
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- 2026-07-23 product_launch UNESCO launched a Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI. source
- 2026-06-10 regulatory UNESCO has issued guidelines for the use of generative AI in education and research. source
- 2026-06-10 regulatory UNESCO released guidance for the use of generative AI in education and research. source
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UNESCO adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list
UNESCO has officially added the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara to its World Heritage list. This designation recognizes 19 archaeological sites, including palace ruins and burial mounds, that illustrate …
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LLM-INSTRUCT system wins ArgMining 2026 task with novel approach
The LLM-INSTRUCT system, developed by researchers at UZH, won the UZH Shared Task at ArgMining 2026 for its approach to paragraph-level argument mining in United Nations and UNESCO resolutions. The system achieved first…
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UNESCO launches AI ethics MOOC with LG AI Research and Coursera
UNESCO, in collaboration with LG AI Research and Coursera, has launched a Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI. This online course is designed to provide professionals with the necessary tools for the responsible design, gov…
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Tanzania develops AI and Rule of Law curriculum with UNESCO support
The Institute of Judicial Administration in Tanzania, in collaboration with UNESCO and with support from the EU, is developing a national curriculum focused on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law. This initiativ…
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UNESCO advances ethical AI in justice and media · 5 sources tracked
UNESCO is actively working to integrate ethical AI principles into various sectors, including the justice system and journalism. The organization is collaborating with countries like Mexico and Serbia to strengthen judi…
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UNESCO warns against 'publish or perish' in scientific research
UNESCO has issued a statement cautioning against the 'publish or perish' culture in scientific research. The organization argues that this intense pressure to publish can negatively impact the quality and integrity of s…
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Two arrested over Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fire that consumed nearly 1,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that the fire, which had multiple ig…
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Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing by Unesco amid climate concerns
The Great Barrier Reef has been spared an "in danger" listing by Unesco, according to a draft report. While acknowledging Australia's efforts to address climate change, water quality, and fisheries management, the UN ag…
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UNESCO and Malaysia discuss trustworthy AI and digital skills
Gabriel Mariya, representing UNESCO, met with Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia's Minister of Digital, to discuss advancing trustworthy AI and digital transformation. The discussions also focused on media and information liter…
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UNESCO advances ethical AI through global partnerships and governance initiatives
UNESCO is actively engaged in promoting ethical AI development and governance, emphasizing its partnership with Japan to advance inclusive societies. The organization is also collaborating with Google to develop resourc…
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UNESCO official attends AI and Human Development Convening in Cairo
A UNESCO representative attended the AI and Human Development Convening in Cairo, Egypt. The event was led by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and focused on how artificial intelligence can promote human development, inc…
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Emily Bender discusses AI education fallacy at UNESCO event
Emily Bender discussed the inevitability fallacy in education at a UNESCO event. Her thoughts were shared on Mastodon, referencing a video from the event.
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UNESCO and ITU launch AI training for public sector leaders
UNESCO and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have initiated the third iteration of their "AI for the Public Sector training." This program aims to enhance the capabilities of leaders from over 20 nations i…
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Global AI Governance Dialogue Set for July in Geneva
The Global Dialogue on AI Governance is scheduled to convene in Geneva from July 6-7. This event aims to foster discussions among governments, technology leaders, and civil society representatives on how artificial inte…
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UNESCO issues guidelines for generative AI in education
UNESCO has released new guidelines for the use of generative AI in education and research. The directives aim to harness the technological benefits of AI while safeguarding academic integrity, ethics, and data privacy. …
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New dataset tests AI's cultural reasoning on Chinese heritage sites
Researchers have introduced ChinaHeritaQA, a new dataset designed to test the cultural reasoning capabilities of vision-language models (VLMs). The dataset includes over 2,000 images of Chinese World Heritage sites, pai…
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Ambassador Kim and Mariya Discuss AI and UNESCO Partnership
A meeting took place between H.E. Ms Jihee Kim, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Korea, and Gabriel Mariya, discussing South Korea's support for UNESCO's Memory of the World program. The discussion a…
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Japan pitches Pacific Island nations amid US-China rivalry
Japan is positioning itself as a key partner for Pacific Island nations facing the dual threats of rising sea levels and geopolitical competition. At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaich…
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AI literacy framework maps student development in higher education
A new paper proposes a five-stage model for developing AI literacy in higher education, moving beyond simple tool adoption. The proposed continuum guides educators in diagnosing and fostering responsible AI engagement a…
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AI generates fake Holocaust images, threatening historical truth
Generative AI is being used to create fabricated images of the Holocaust, raising alarms about AI-driven misinformation. UNESCO has issued a warning that these AI tools could be exploited to question the historical real…