How the UN Can Prevent AI from Automating Discrimination By Chimdi Chukwukere and Gift A. Nwamadu Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/08/how-the-un-can-prevent-ai-from-automating-discrimination/ The Summit brought together governments, tech leaders, academics, civil society and young people to explore how artificial intelligence can be directed toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and away from growing risks of inequality, disinformation and environmental strain, according to the UN. “We are the AI generation,” said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, chief of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) – UN’s specialized agency for information and communications technology – in a keynote address. But being part of this generation means more than just using these technologies. “It means contributing to this whole-of-society upskilling effort, from early schooling to lifelong learning,” she added. ABUJA, Nigeria, Aug 14 2025 (IPS) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world at a speed we’ve never seen before. From helping doctors detect diseases faster to customizing education for every student, AI holds the promise of solving many real-world problems. But along with its benefits, AI carries a serious risk: discrimination. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.