excellencies ladies and gentlemen
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
the team
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
this Vision resonated with member states
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
including
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
our interactions both at work and during our free time
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
research
the previous
since then
as of
where mobile
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
dig ital identity for instance
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
an econ omic impact
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
if it's true that almost everyone
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
high prices
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
in
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
9 3% of the population uses the internet
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
fur ther contribute
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
local communities
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
the compute and skills divide abroad
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
close these gaps
and
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
Technologies where urgent action is needed
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
and host an annual open-source week
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
dig ital cooperation
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
in the global digital compact
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
and local network initiatives
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
-
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
the team
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
this Vision resonated with member states
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
its decisions
on AI governance
including
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the previous
since then
as of
research
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
where mobile
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
dig ital identity for instance
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
an econ omic impact
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
if it's true that almost everyone
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
high prices
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
in
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
9 3% of the population uses the internet
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
fur ther contribute
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
local communities
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
the compute and skills divide abroad
close these gaps
and
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
Technologies where urgent action is needed
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
and host an annual open-source week
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
dig ital cooperation
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
in the global digital compact
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
and local network initiatives
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
-
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the team
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
this Vision resonated with member states
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
its decisions
on AI governance
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
including
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the previous
since then
as of
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
research
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
where mobile
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
dig ital identity for instance
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
an econ omic impact
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
if it's true that almost everyone
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
high prices
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
in
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
9 3% of the population uses the internet
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
fur ther contribute
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
local communities
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
close these gaps
and
the compute and skills divide abroad
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
Technologies where urgent action is needed
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
and host an annual open-source week
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
dig ital cooperation
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
in the global digital compact
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
and local network initiatives
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
-
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
the team
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
this Vision resonated with member states
its decisions
on AI governance
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
including
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the previous
since then
as of
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
our interactions both at work and during our free time
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
research
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
where mobile
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
dig ital identity for instance
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
an econ omic impact
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
if it's true that almost everyone
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
high prices
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
in
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
9 3% of the population uses the internet
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
fur ther contribute
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
local communities
close these gaps
and
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compute and skills divide abroad
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
Technologies where urgent action is needed
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
and host an annual open-source week
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
dig ital cooperation
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
in the global digital compact
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
and local network initiatives
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
-
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
the team
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
its decisions
on AI governance
this Vision resonated with member states
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
including
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
our interactions both at work and during our free time
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
research
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
where mobile
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
dig ital identity for instance
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
an econ omic impact
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
if it's true that almost everyone
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
high prices
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
in
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
9 3% of the population uses the internet
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
fur ther contribute
close these gaps
and
local communities
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
the compute and skills divide abroad
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
Technologies where urgent action is needed
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
and host an annual open-source week
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
dig ital cooperation
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
in the global digital compact
and local network initiatives
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
-
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the team
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
this Vision resonated with member states
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
including
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
research
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
where mobile
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
dig ital identity for instance
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
an econ omic impact
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
if it's true that almost everyone
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
high prices
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
in
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
9 3% of the population uses the internet
close these gaps
and
fur ther contribute
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
local communities
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
the compute and skills divide abroad
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
Technologies where urgent action is needed
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
and host an annual open-source week
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
dig ital cooperation
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
in the global digital compact
and local network initiatives
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
-
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
the team
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
this Vision resonated with member states
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the previous
since then
as of
including
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
our interactions both at work and during our free time
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
research
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
where mobile
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
dig ital identity for instance
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
an econ omic impact
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
if it's true that almost everyone
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
high prices
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
in
close these gaps
and
9 3% of the population uses the internet
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
fur ther contribute
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
local communities
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
the compute and skills divide abroad
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
Technologies where urgent action is needed
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
and host an annual open-source week
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
dig ital cooperation
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
in the global digital compact
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
and local network initiatives
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
-
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
the team
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
this Vision resonated with member states
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the previous
since then
as of
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
including
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
our interactions both at work and during our free time
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
research
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
where mobile
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
dig ital identity for instance
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
an econ omic impact
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
if it's true that almost everyone
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
high prices
close these gaps
and
in
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
9 3% of the population uses the internet
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
fur ther contribute
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
local communities
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
the compute and skills divide abroad
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
Technologies where urgent action is needed
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
and host an annual open-source week
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
dig ital cooperation
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
in the global digital compact
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
and local network initiatives
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
-
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
its decisions
on AI governance
the team
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
this Vision resonated with member states
the previous
since then
as of
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
including
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
our interactions both at work and during our free time
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
research
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
where mobile
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
dig ital identity for instance
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
an econ omic impact
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
if it's true that almost everyone
close these gaps
and
high prices
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
in
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
9 3% of the population uses the internet
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
fur ther contribute
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
local communities
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
the compute and skills divide abroad
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
Technologies where urgent action is needed
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
and host an annual open-source week
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
dig ital cooperation
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
in the global digital compact
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
and local network initiatives
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
-
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
the team
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the previous
since then
as of
this Vision resonated with member states
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
including
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
research
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
where mobile
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
dig ital identity for instance
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
an econ omic impact
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
if it's true that almost everyone
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
high prices
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
in
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
9 3% of the population uses the internet
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
fur ther contribute
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
local communities
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
the compute and skills divide abroad
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
Technologies where urgent action is needed
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
and host an annual open-source week
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
dig ital cooperation
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
in the global digital compact
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and local network initiatives
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
-
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
the team
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
this Vision resonated with member states
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
including
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
our interactions both at work and during our free time
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
research
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
where mobile
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
dig ital identity for instance
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
an econ omic impact
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
if it's true that almost everyone
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
high prices
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
in
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
9 3% of the population uses the internet
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
fur ther contribute
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
local communities
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
the compute and skills divide abroad
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
Technologies where urgent action is needed
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
and host an annual open-source week
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
dig ital cooperation
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
in the global digital compact
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
and local network initiatives
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
-
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
the team
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
this Vision resonated with member states
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
including
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
research
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
where mobile
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
dig ital identity for instance
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
an econ omic impact
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
if it's true that almost everyone
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
high prices
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
in
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
9 3% of the population uses the internet
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
fur ther contribute
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
local communities
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
the compute and skills divide abroad
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
Technologies where urgent action is needed
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
and host an annual open-source week
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
dig ital cooperation
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
in the global digital compact
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
and local network initiatives
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
its decisions
on AI governance
-
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the team
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
this Vision resonated with member states
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
including
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
our interactions both at work and during our free time
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
research
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
where mobile
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
dig ital identity for instance
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
an econ omic impact
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
if it's true that almost everyone
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
high prices
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
in
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
9 3% of the population uses the internet
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
fur ther contribute
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
local communities
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
the compute and skills divide abroad
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
Technologies where urgent action is needed
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
and host an annual open-source week
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
dig ital cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
in the global digital compact
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
and local network initiatives
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
-
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the previous
since then
as of
the team
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
this Vision resonated with member states
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
including
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
our interactions both at work and during our free time
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
research
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
where mobile
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
dig ital identity for instance
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
an econ omic impact
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
if it's true that almost everyone
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
high prices
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
in
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
9 3% of the population uses the internet
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
fur ther contribute
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
local communities
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
the compute and skills divide abroad
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
and host an annual open-source week
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
dig ital cooperation
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
in the global digital compact
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
and local network initiatives
its decisions
on AI governance
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
-
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
the team
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
this Vision resonated with member states
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
including
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
our interactions both at work and during our free time
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
research
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
where mobile
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
dig ital identity for instance
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
an econ omic impact
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
if it's true that almost everyone
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
high prices
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
in
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
9 3% of the population uses the internet
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
fur ther contribute
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
local communities
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
the compute and skills divide abroad
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
Technologies where urgent action is needed
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and host an annual open-source week
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
dig ital cooperation
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
in the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
and local network initiatives
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
-
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
the team
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
this Vision resonated with member states
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
including
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
our interactions both at work and during our free time
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
research
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
where mobile
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
dig ital identity for instance
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
an econ omic impact
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
if it's true that almost everyone
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
high prices
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
in
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
9 3% of the population uses the internet
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
fur ther contribute
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
local communities
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
the compute and skills divide abroad
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
Technologies where urgent action is needed
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
and host an annual open-source week
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
dig ital cooperation
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
its decisions
on AI governance
in the global digital compact
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
and local network initiatives
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
-
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the team
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
this Vision resonated with member states
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
including
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
our interactions both at work and during our free time
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
research
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
where mobile
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
dig ital identity for instance
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
an econ omic impact
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
if it's true that almost everyone
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
high prices
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
in
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
9 3% of the population uses the internet
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
fur ther contribute
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
local communities
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
the compute and skills divide abroad
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
Technologies where urgent action is needed
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
and host an annual open-source week
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
dig ital cooperation
its decisions
on AI governance
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in the global digital compact
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and local network initiatives
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the previous
since then
as of
-
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
the team
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
this Vision resonated with member states
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
including
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
our interactions both at work and during our free time
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
research
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
where mobile
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
close these gaps
and
dig ital identity for instance
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
an econ omic impact
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
if it's true that almost everyone
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
high prices
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
in
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
9 3% of the population uses the internet
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
fur ther contribute
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
local communities
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the compute and skills divide abroad
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
Technologies where urgent action is needed
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
and host an annual open-source week
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
its decisions
on AI governance
dig ital cooperation
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
in the global digital compact
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
and local network initiatives
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the previous
since then
as of
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
-
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
the team
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
this Vision resonated with member states
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
including
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
our interactions both at work and during our free time
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
research
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
where mobile
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
close these gaps
and
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
dig ital identity for instance
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
an econ omic impact
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
if it's true that almost everyone
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
high prices
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
in
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
9 3% of the population uses the internet
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
fur ther contribute
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
local communities
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
the compute and skills divide abroad
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
Technologies where urgent action is needed
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
and host an annual open-source week
its decisions
on AI governance
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
dig ital cooperation
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
in the global digital compact
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
and local network initiatives
the previous
since then
as of
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
-
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
the team
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
this Vision resonated with member states
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
including
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
our interactions both at work and during our free time
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
research
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
where mobile
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
dig ital identity for instance
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
an econ omic impact
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
if it's true that almost everyone
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
high prices
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
in
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
9 3% of the population uses the internet
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
fur ther contribute
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
local communities
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
the compute and skills divide abroad
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
Technologies where urgent action is needed
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
its decisions
on AI governance
and host an annual open-source week
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
dig ital cooperation
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
in the global digital compact
the previous
since then
as of
and local network initiatives
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
-
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the team
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
this Vision resonated with member states
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
including
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
our interactions both at work and during our free time
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
research
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
where mobile
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
dig ital identity for instance
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
an econ omic impact
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
if it's true that almost everyone
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
high prices
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
in
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
9 3% of the population uses the internet
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
fur ther contribute
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
local communities
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
the compute and skills divide abroad
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
Technologies where urgent action is needed
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
its decisions
on AI governance
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
and host an annual open-source week
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
dig ital cooperation
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the previous
since then
as of
in the global digital compact
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
and local network initiatives
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
-
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
the team
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
this Vision resonated with member states
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
including
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
our interactions both at work and during our free time
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
research
close these gaps
and
where mobile
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
dig ital identity for instance
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
an econ omic impact
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
if it's true that almost everyone
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
high prices
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
in
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
9 3% of the population uses the internet
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
fur ther contribute
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
local communities
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
the compute and skills divide abroad
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
Technologies where urgent action is needed
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
its decisions
on AI governance
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and host an annual open-source week
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
dig ital cooperation
the previous
since then
as of
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
in the global digital compact
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
and local network initiatives
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
-
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the team
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
this Vision resonated with member states
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
including
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
our interactions both at work and during our free time
close these gaps
and
research
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
where mobile
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
dig ital identity for instance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
an econ omic impact
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
if it's true that almost everyone
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
high prices
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
in
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
9 3% of the population uses the internet
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
fur ther contribute
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
local communities
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
the compute and skills divide abroad
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
Technologies where urgent action is needed
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
its decisions
on AI governance
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
and host an annual open-source week
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the previous
since then
as of
dig ital cooperation
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
in the global digital compact
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
and local network initiatives
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
-
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
the team
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
this Vision resonated with member states
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
including
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
close these gaps
and
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
research
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
where mobile
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
dig ital identity for instance
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
an econ omic impact
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
if it's true that almost everyone
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
high prices
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
9 3% of the population uses the internet
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
fur ther contribute
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
local communities
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the compute and skills divide abroad
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
its decisions
on AI governance
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
and host an annual open-source week
the previous
since then
as of
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
dig ital cooperation
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
in the global digital compact
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
and local network initiatives
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
-
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
the team
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
this Vision resonated with member states
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
including
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
close these gaps
and
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
research
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
where mobile
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
dig ital identity for instance
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
an econ omic impact
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
if it's true that almost everyone
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
high prices
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
in
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
9 3% of the population uses the internet
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
fur ther contribute
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
local communities
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the compute and skills divide abroad
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
Technologies where urgent action is needed
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
its decisions
on AI governance
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the previous
since then
as of
and host an annual open-source week
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
dig ital cooperation
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
in the global digital compact
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
and local network initiatives
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
-
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
the team
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
this Vision resonated with member states
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
including
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
our interactions both at work and during our free time
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
research
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
where mobile
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
dig ital identity for instance
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
an econ omic impact
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
if it's true that almost everyone
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
high prices
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
in
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
9 3% of the population uses the internet
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
fur ther contribute
local communities
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
the compute and skills divide abroad
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
Technologies where urgent action is needed
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the previous
since then
as of
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
and host an annual open-source week
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
dig ital cooperation
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
in the global digital compact
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
and local network initiatives
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
-
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
the team
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
this Vision resonated with member states
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
including
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
our interactions both at work and during our free time
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
research
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
where mobile
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dig ital identity for instance
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
an econ omic impact
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
if it's true that almost everyone
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
high prices
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
in
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
9 3% of the population uses the internet
fur ther contribute
local communities
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
the compute and skills divide abroad
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the previous
since then
as of
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
and host an annual open-source week
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
dig ital cooperation
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
in the global digital compact
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
and local network initiatives
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
-
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
the team
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
this Vision resonated with member states
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
close these gaps
and
including
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
our interactions both at work and during our free time
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
research
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
where mobile
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
dig ital identity for instance
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
an econ omic impact
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
if it's true that almost everyone
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
high prices
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
in
9 3% of the population uses the internet
fur ther contribute
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
local communities
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the compute and skills divide abroad
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
Technologies where urgent action is needed
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the previous
since then
as of
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
and host an annual open-source week
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
dig ital cooperation
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
in the global digital compact
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
and local network initiatives
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
-
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
the team
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
this Vision resonated with member states
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
close these gaps
and
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
including
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
our interactions both at work and during our free time
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
research
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
where mobile
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
dig ital identity for instance
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
an econ omic impact
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
if it's true that almost everyone
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
high prices
in
9 3% of the population uses the internet
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
fur ther contribute
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
local communities
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
the compute and skills divide abroad
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
Technologies where urgent action is needed
its decisions
on AI governance
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the previous
since then
as of
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
and host an annual open-source week
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
dig ital cooperation
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
in the global digital compact
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
and local network initiatives
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
-
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
the team
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
this Vision resonated with member states
close these gaps
and
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
including
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
our interactions both at work and during our free time
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
research
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
where mobile
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
dig ital identity for instance
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
an econ omic impact
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
if it's true that almost everyone
high prices
in
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
9 3% of the population uses the internet
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
fur ther contribute
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
local communities
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
the compute and skills divide abroad
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
its decisions
on AI governance
Technologies where urgent action is needed
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the previous
since then
as of
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
and host an annual open-source week
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
dig ital cooperation
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
in the global digital compact
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
and local network initiatives
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
-
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
the team
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
close these gaps
and
this Vision resonated with member states
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
including
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
our interactions both at work and during our free time
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
research
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
where mobile
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
dig ital identity for instance
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
an econ omic impact
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
if it's true that almost everyone
high prices
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
in
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
9 3% of the population uses the internet
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
fur ther contribute
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
local communities
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the compute and skills divide abroad
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
its decisions
on AI governance
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
Technologies where urgent action is needed
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
and host an annual open-source week
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
dig ital cooperation
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
in the global digital compact
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
and local network initiatives
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
-
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
the team
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
this Vision resonated with member states
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
including
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
our interactions both at work and during our free time
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
research
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
where mobile
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
dig ital identity for instance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
an econ omic impact
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
if it's true that almost everyone
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
high prices
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
in
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
9 3% of the population uses the internet
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
fur ther contribute
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
local communities
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
the compute and skills divide abroad
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
its decisions
on AI governance
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
Technologies where urgent action is needed
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
and host an annual open-source week
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
dig ital cooperation
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
in the global digital compact
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
and local network initiatives
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
-
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
the team
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
this Vision resonated with member states
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
including
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
our interactions both at work and during our free time
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
research
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
where mobile
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
dig ital identity for instance
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
an econ omic impact
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
if it's true that almost everyone
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
high prices
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
in
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
9 3% of the population uses the internet
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
fur ther contribute
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
local communities
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
the compute and skills divide abroad
its decisions
on AI governance
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
Technologies where urgent action is needed
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
and host an annual open-source week
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
dig ital cooperation
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
in the global digital compact
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and local network initiatives
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
-
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
the team
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
this Vision resonated with member states
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
including
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
our interactions both at work and during our free time
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
research
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
where mobile
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
dig ital identity for instance
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
an econ omic impact
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
if it's true that almost everyone
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
high prices
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
in
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
9 3% of the population uses the internet
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
fur ther contribute
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
local communities
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
its decisions
on AI governance
the compute and skills divide abroad
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the previous
since then
as of
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
and host an annual open-source week
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
dig ital cooperation
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
in the global digital compact
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
and local network initiatives
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
-
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
close these gaps
and
the team
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
this Vision resonated with member states
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
including
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
our interactions both at work and during our free time
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
research
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
where mobile
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
dig ital identity for instance
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
an econ omic impact
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
if it's true that almost everyone
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
high prices
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
in
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
9 3% of the population uses the internet
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
fur ther contribute
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
local communities
its decisions
on AI governance
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
the compute and skills divide abroad
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the previous
since then
as of
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
and host an annual open-source week
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
dig ital cooperation
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
in the global digital compact
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
and local network initiatives
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
-
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the team
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this Vision resonated with member states
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
including
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
our interactions both at work and during our free time
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
research
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
where mobile
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
dig ital identity for instance
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
an econ omic impact
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
if it's true that almost everyone
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
high prices
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
in
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
9 3% of the population uses the internet
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
fur ther contribute
its decisions
on AI governance
local communities
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
the compute and skills divide abroad
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the previous
since then
as of
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Technologies where urgent action is needed
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
and host an annual open-source week
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
dig ital cooperation
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
in the global digital compact
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
and local network initiatives
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
-
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
the team
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
this Vision resonated with member states
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
including
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
our interactions both at work and during our free time
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
research
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
where mobile
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
dig ital identity for instance
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
an econ omic impact
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
if it's true that almost everyone
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
high prices
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
in
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
9 3% of the population uses the internet
its decisions
on AI governance
fur ther contribute
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
local communities
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
the compute and skills divide abroad
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the previous
since then
as of
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
Technologies where urgent action is needed
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
and host an annual open-source week
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
dig ital cooperation
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
in the global digital compact
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
and local network initiatives
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
-
close these gaps
and
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
the team
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
this Vision resonated with member states
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
including
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
our interactions both at work and during our free time
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
research
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
where mobile
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
dig ital identity for instance
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
an econ omic impact
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
if it's true that almost everyone
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
high prices
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
in
its decisions
on AI governance
9 3% of the population uses the internet
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
fur ther contribute
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
local communities
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
the compute and skills divide abroad
the previous
since then
as of
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
Technologies where urgent action is needed
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it
em erging Technologies like AI
and are already accelerating all these trends
evidence -based guidance on risk s opportunities and impacts of AI
the impact of emerging Technologies across different economic Fields connect as a multiplier
an accelerator for social
mem ber states have also realized that strong er cooperation is needed to support develop
new technologies May fuel unprecedent ed shifts in how societies function how economies address growth
and how Global challenges
are addressed
in his report on volunt ary financing options for AI capacity building the Secretary General
the combination of digital and space techn ology for instance
is already leading us to a new era where lower Earth orbit satellites
be come an essential infrastruct ure to exist the internet
with an initial allocation of up to 3 billion
all these break throughs exciting as they are are not a given
and we must also focus on the persistent digital Dubai
to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us
div ides that go be yond the connect ivity only Dimension to become Innovation dat a and AI divides
let me give you a couple of examples
the deployment of Rights respect ing digital public infrastructure
could have access to the internet
over 2.6 billion people are still offline
even where connectivity is available
and host an annual open-source week
and lack
constrain
mobile Broad
and standardization organizations to work on AI standards
then in high in come economies
as a result in high income countries
dig ital cooperation
comp ared with 27% in low-income countries
concern s over Online safety
academ ic research ers think tanks and Civil Society
to keeping vul nerable demographics specially women and girls offline
the business in centives a mult inational digital platforms are not neces sarily aligned with those of
in the global digital compact
lack of content that's context specific
and in the local languages is an issue
and local network initiatives
art ificial intelligence is also witnessing the emergence
of a multi Lash
mult i-dimensional Gap
I encourage you to use the United Nations Charter and the vision of the global digital compact
addition ally over 110 countries are not part of any of the major phora
and mechanisms where AI governance is being discussed
New Wave utilities and the role of space for telecommunication
close these gaps
and
-
the adoption of the global digital compact by head s of state and governments
1 year ago
give us a framework to do so and work is already underway
the compact is an action-oriented political agreement covering all main areas
of digital and em erging technology
it's review in 20 28 will give us an opportunity to update the breadth of emerging
but the clock is ticking to ensure we do not lose momentum
as requested by the compact on 2 6th August 20 25 the United Nations General Assembly
excellencies ladies and gentlemen
estab lishing an independent International scientific panel on AI and a global Dialogue on our governance
within the United Nations
the team
with the global dialogue for the first time
all 193 member states
will have a seat at the table in shaping Global cooperation on AI governance
this will be the first truly Universal and in clusive Global Dialogue on air
the independent International scientific panel on AI will provide impartial
its work will help Ensure
the policy making is grounded in indep endent scient ific assessment
it's also tangible evidence of the commit ment of the UN
open
basic
yeah capabilities in all countries
this Vision resonated with member states
as recently recommended
the establishment of a network of national centers
draw ing also on expertise in the research and private sector and the cre ation of a global fun d for AI
an office I have the responsib ility and the honor to lead
dollar s for the first 4 years
my office has been working closely with colle agues across the UN system
to ensure that we live up
posed by today's rapidly evolving technolog ical landscape
we 've developed a set of safe guards
to guide
including
part nering with the UN de velopment program or undp who acts as the operational arm of
the project
we tapped in the potential of open -source technology
bring ing almost 1,000 practitioners from around the world to New York
to work on Concrete Solutions
we are partnering with the international telecommunication Union
and elaborate an elaborate on the shared challenges ahead of us
all these initi atives emphasized the growing need and relevance
how the UN is supporting Global dialogue
we need more spaces for dialogue and to work ever more closely with governments
private sector experts
our interactions both at work and during our free time
the telecommunication infrastructure that you will discuss
during this Symposium lies at the very core of the rapid technological change we are in
research
mem ber states agreed to step up in investment in resil ient digital infrastructure
incl uding satellites
where mobile
that provides safe and secure network coverage to all areas
and promote Equitable access to satellite orbits
as a compass to guide you in your discuss ions on protecting crit ical infrastructure
and the approaching future
of non-terrestrial Networks
which grew by over 50% during the pandemic
I extend you my best wish es for a productive discussion
adapt ed and and are trying to adapt to this rapid pace of change
dig ital identity for instance
dear colleagues
thank you for the kind invit ation to the symposium
brid ging today and tomorrow
connect Connecting People inspiring futures
reson ates with the work the United Nations is carrying forward
my name is amandip Kil I'm the United Nations under Secretary General
and special Envoy for digital and emerging Technologies
an econ omic impact
the establishment of the tech and why a role I've had since 2022
signal s the ever growing relevance of dig ital and emerging Technologies for international cooperation
and Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez to make the organiz ation fit for the 21st century
and responsive to countries emerging needs
especially in Rural and far-flung areas
who decided to establish an office for digital and emerging technology
on 1st January 2025
the office helps the UN address more effect ively the opportunities
and challenges
if it's true that almost everyone
a key Focus for the office is supporting the follow -up and implement ation of the global digital compact
high prices
its decisions
on AI governance
in
in today's address I'll focus on how we can work towards a truly global vision
for digital Technologies
9 3% of the population uses the internet
in doing so I'll provide a brief overview
of how rapid technological change is reshaping the world around us
fur ther contribute
and conclude with ideas to further strengthen collabor ation with researchers and innovative
interest
the world we live in is in creasingly online
local communities
are increasingly mediated by digital platform s and digital Technologies
these Technologies are seamless ly becoming an extension of ourselves
2011
as it is more difficult to respond to abusive Behavior online in small er markets
the previous
since then
as of
the compute and skills divide abroad
the digital economy has grown exponentially
be come a decis ive factor in GDP growth
the United Nations is committed to helping member states
Southeast Asia
is a virtuous example of how developing a middle income economies can leverage the digital economy for growth
the rapid increase of e-commerce activity
benefit from digital and emerging Technologies
is just the more app arent manifestation of a broader trend
governments
the roll out and Adoption of digital public infrastruct ure or DPI
open s new ways of interacting
with government and accessing Public Services
Technologies where urgent action is needed
a key component of DP I can bring direct access to social benefits
to rural areas
prom ising to LeapFrog earlier phases of techn ological development
adopt ed by cons ensus a resolution
art ificial intellig ence is already changing the way we access information online
lower ing the bar riers to entry and offering product ivity gains for those business es who know
how to use it