Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic human right and foundation for individual and societal growth.

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Secretary-General António Guterres also pointed to the Global Digital Compact, recently adopted at the United Nations, as a roadmap for the responsible use of AI

“AI holds untold promise for humanity,” Guterres said, pointing to advancements in healthcare, agriculture, and crisis response. However, he cautioned that AI, if left unregulated, could become a tool of deception and disrupt economies, labor markets, and institutions.

The focus at the 2024 World Economic Forum will be U.N. chief António Guterres's speech, AI risks and Trump's trade tariff plans.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that unchecked climate change and AI pose existential threats to humanity. He emphasized AI's potential disruptiveness to economies and insisted it should benefit humanity rather than dominate it.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that artificial intelligence (AI) must never replace the essential human elements of learning and called on states to keep humanity at the centre o

On the International Day of Education, which was celebrated on Jan 24, we reflect on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This year's focus on AI comes at a critical time,

Leaders from across the world have called for a renewed global cooperation with constructive optimism, urging economic transformation through innovation, sustainability and inclus

Davos 2025: Trade, tariffs, AI and UN chief Guterres dominate World Economic Forum agenda U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres ratcheted up his warning about climate change and said the world ...

A speech by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizing fossil fuel use ... “But with this promise comes profound risk, especially if AI is left ungoverned,” he said.

The UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA is continuing to deliver assistance and services in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and East Jerusalem on Thursday, said