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𝗨𝗡𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🚀 https://go.unu.edu/UDs6w Celebrate a year of progress and partnerships! From the successful UNU Macau AI Conference with 500 participants, to pioneering reports on digital technologies and sustainable development, and the remarkable growth of the UNU Global AI Network, we’re advancing sustainable development together.   👋 Check out our year in review and join the journey: https://go.unu.edu/UDs6w

25 Years of Macau's Return | A Peking University Alum Building Bridges Between Macau and the World — An Interview by Peking University with Dr. Jingbo Huang, Director of United Nations University Institute in Macau Read more 👉 https://go.unu.edu/zZFk7

🇨🇳 🇲🇴 Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Macao's Return!

What a pleasure to meet with Mr. Mohamed El Zarkani, #ResidentCoordinator of Saudi Arabia. We discussed how #UNUMacau can contribute to the work of the UN Country Team by offering capacity building in digital technology and SDGs, particularly on #AI.

I had the privilege of attending and presenting at the 🇺🇳 UNIDO #AIM Global Forum—a meeting ground for some of the most critical discussions on AI, sustainability, and industry transformation. 🌍 The event was a powerful reminder of how technology, when guided by inclusivity and collaboration, can drive global progress. As part of a roundtable discussion with esteemed colleagues, I spotlighted the groundbreaking work of United Nations University Institute in Macau, where our multidisciplinary team is driving the intersection of digital technology and sustainable development—especially for the Global South. During my presentation, I introduced the United Nations University Global AI Network, a thriving platform connecting 86 members across 27 countries to harness AI for an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable future. From fostering dialogues on AI for Nature to co-creating tools for policymakers, this network is a testament to the power of collaboration. I shared examples of our systems-thinking research, such as agent-based modeling for human behavior simulation in different scenarios, as well as projects addressing gender-sensitive AI policies. These initiatives underscore one thing: Digital technology, when paired with UN values, can be transformative. I enthusiastically extended a warmest invitation to audiences to engage with the UNU Global AI Network and shared updates about the upcoming UNU Macau #AIConference 2025—an event that will bring together global leaders, researchers, and innovators to advance impactful solutions. Here are some additional key takeaways from the forum that left a lasting impression: 1️⃣ Bridging the AI Divide: There’s an urgent need to close the gaps in AI adoption across regions, ensuring equitable access to transformative technologies. UNIDO’s "Bridging the AI Divide" report, which I had the opportunity to provide feedback on before its launch at the event, laid out actionable strategies for empowering developing nations. 2️⃣ Sustainable AI Practices: AI has immense potential to optimize energy use and reduce industrial emissions. However, it also comes with significant environmental costs. Initiatives like AIM Global’s Green Index are vital steps toward balancing innovation with sustainability. 3️⃣ Capacity Building for All: Inclusive policies and skill development are the backbone of an equitable AI-driven future. From regional action plans to cross-sector collaborations, the focus is clear: no one should be left behind. Beyond the insights and discussions, the forum was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Events like this remind us that collaboration and shared purpose are what drive meaningful change.✨ #AI #SustainableDevelopment #AIMGlobalForum

It was a great pleasure to organize and chair at #IGF2024 a panel session on Harnessing Generative AI in Education for All with amazing panelists Dr. Eliamani Isaya Laltaika, High Court Judge of Tanzania, Mr. Mohamed Shareef, Former Minister of State of Maldives, Dr. Antonios Saravanos, Associate Professor, New York University, and Dr Mike Perkins, Associate Professor, British University Vietnam. We approached the GenAI and education from a human-centered and multistakeholder angle, while examining the perspectives of teachers, especially those from the #globalsouth, higher education policy makers, legislators and academic researchers. We also discussed the #digitaldivide that GenAI further aggravated-quoting Mohamed Shareef, GenAI serves as the 'red bull' for countries in the #globalnorth and #globalsouth. Conversations will continue. If you are interested in the topic and would like to collaborate on writing policy briefs, papers and book chapters, please reach out! We have big plans for 2025! #GenAIEducation

"If you have a thousand students, how many students are you going to accept that you falsely accuse of plagiarism? And you mark them as zero, you make them redo a course, they maybe fail an assessment, they maybe have to drop out of university. Is that acceptable to you? Certainly not to me." Spending time the UN Internet Governance Forum, Saudi Arabia discussing two of my passions right now: the challenges with AI text detectors, and how we can use the AI Assessment Scale to support in AI equity in the global south. Great having some debate with my co presenters Dr. Eliamani Isaya Laltaika (High Court of Tanzania), Dr. Antonios Saravanos (New York University), and Mohamed Shareef (OXIQF). Dr. Jingbo Huang-thank you so much for bringing us all together and moderating the panel. My key points from the session (which unsurprisingly echo my recent quotes): 1️⃣ The hard truth: Current AI detection methods are fundamentally flawed. Research shows they miss AI-generated work while generating false positives. 2️⃣ The real victims? Often ESL students and neurodivergent learners - the very students who need our support the most. 3️⃣ The solution isn't better detection - it's better assessment design. 4️⃣ This is exactly why we developed the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) - to help educators adapt to this new reality rather than fight against it. #IGF #IGF2024 #GenAI #AcademicIntegrity

🌍 In the Community, For the Community Dr. Yang Min, a researcher from United Nations University Institute in Macau, served as a trainer and judge in Macao's first program on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organized by the Association of International Affairs Exchange and Training of Macao. Her expertise is inspiring the next generation to take action for a more sustainable future. 💚 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehuwuMjr   #SDGs #UNUMacau #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #Macao

ℹ️ Dr. Jaimee Stuart is drafting recommendations to ensure children's voices are meaningfully included in AI design, development, and deployment. To address the urgent need for insights and evidence on AI and children's experiences, she seeks collaborations to scale her research and impact. Connect with her at https://lnkd.in/g4WeG6P4.

💬 “Focusing on the risks and opportunities of AI without considering the thoughts and feelings of children and young people may lead us to overlook the complexity and depth of their future imaginaries.” In our latest blog post 👉 https://go.unu.edu/AaaPt, Dr. Jaimee Stuart (Team Lead and Senior Researcher, UNU Macau) and Dr. Min Yang (Researcher, UNU Macau) discuss the interventions proposed during the symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Children’s Rights. They provide a distinct and critical viewpoint that emphasizes the importance of including children's voices when identifying solutions to enhance well-being in the AI era. 👉Full article: https://go.unu.edu/AaaPt #AI #FuturesThinking #UNUMacau #ChildrensVoices #SustainableDevelopment #YouthEngagement #AIGovernance