(also published on Addis Standard) 1. Overview The United Nations (UN) achieved a historic milestone on March 21, 2024, by unanimously passing a resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance. This landmark achievement represents a “global consensus” among its 193 member countries, marking a notable departure from past UN resolutions. What Read more…
What does technological advance mean when the other world is left far behind? The Digital Knowledge Age makes this question all the more poignant and pressing. Just a thought for the day. In a world defined by staggering gaps in wealth and knowledge, where societies grapple with scarcity and limited Read more…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancement, a recurring debate persists about the inherent nature of technology – is it inherently good or evil? This brief essay contends that technology, in and of itself, is neutral; its moral character is shaped by the intentions and actions of its human creators Read more…