published its AI Readiness Assessment Methodology, a diagnostic tool to support governments in ensuring Artificial Intelligence is developed and deployed ethically, in line with its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
UNESCO
A new global report on technology in education highlights the lack of appropriate governance and regulation. Countries are urged to set their own terms for the way technology is designed and used in education so that it never replaces in-person, teacher-led instruction, and supports the shared objective of quality education for all. The report calls to put the learner front and centre while making sure that the focus is on learning outcomes, not on the technology itself. The global launch of the new takes place on 26-27 July in hybrid format.
British filmmaker Lee Shulman's 鈥淭he Anonymous Project鈥 has been collecting films and slides taken by unknowns around the world and exhibiting selections in London, New York, Paris and Seoul. Many of the images represent when color photography was becoming widely available. Deprived of their original meaning, they nevertheless transmit an unexpected emotion, fantasy and aesthetic force. The one thing is sure of, is that the pictures were taken between 1950 and 1980. Their vintage colours and gelatin-silver grain give off a curious air of innocence 鈥 and melancholy.
Foundation film "A Thousand Colours" aims to humanize the notion of cultural diversity
is a fast-expanding field dedicated to understanding the brain and creating technologies that interact with it. In the medical realm, where neurotechnology has been well regulated, it has proved to have great potential to improve the lives and well-being of people affected by paralysis, neurological disorders, and mental illnesses, including depression. has hence organized an to further assess neurotechnology鈥檚 immense potential in addition to its ethical challenges to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
biosphere reserves are tangible proof that humanity can live in balance with nature. 11 more sites are joining this powerful network, which is more relevant and necessary than ever.
's projects have supported women empowerment through education and training.
The 2023 five laureates of the L鈥橭r茅al- For Women in Science International Awards include women scientists with contributions in the Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science.
In response to the rapid emergence of new and powerful AI tools, held the first global meeting to explore the immediate and far-reaching opportunities, challenges and risks of AI in education.
announced the inscription of 64 documentary collections on its Memory of the World Register, bringing the number of listed collections to 494 鈥 the process relaunches after a six-year pause.
pays tribute to all women journalists who are prevented from doing their jobs and who face threats and attacks on their personal safety.
A jazz journey around the world
As the great Nina Simone said, "Jazz is not just music, it is a way of life, it is a way of being, a way of thinking". resented the flagship Jazz Day event, a spectacular All-Star Global Concert, will featuring an extraordinary selection of jazz performances from Austria to Zimbabwe, highlighting the power of jazz in bridging differences and promoting unity and peace through intercultural dialogue and collaboration.
The new publication recommends that the international community develop tailored assistance to protect and promote artistic freedom in emergency context.
brings us the story of the silk roads dating back to the first exchanges between China and the Roman Empire - beyond commerce these routes enabled the spread of ideas, knowledge and religions.
celebrates our shared heritage, because culture is a global public good.