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The Weekly Tradecast by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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94. Vital knowledge: Why science and technology are so important for our future

94. Vital knowledge: Why science and technology are so important for our future

2024-05-09
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The Weekly Tradecast looks at the importance of science, technology and innovation for global development – and our future – with Virginia Dignum, Director of the AI Policy Lab at Umea University.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is very much in the news but it’s just one of many emerging technologies with huge implications for our economies, our societies and the environment.

How do we create benefits that are inclusive and sustainable? How do we plan for a future that’s evolving so rapidly? 

Tune in to Virginia Dignum, a member of the UN’s AI Advisory Board, to explore the disruptions, opportunities and innovations that are transforming our world and our lives.

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