What happens when algorithms, rather than people, decide who gets hired, promoted, or assigned to the night shift? In the , a podcast from the International Labour Organization (ILO) Research Department, we speak with Nikolai Rogovsky, a senior economist at the ILO. We discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming human resource management and its implications for fairness, dignity, and the future of work. With nearly 30 years of experience at the ILO and a Ph.D. from Wharton, Nikolai discusses insights from ILO . The document explores how companies use AI for hiring and workforce optimization and the risks this poses to decent work.
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Corruption hinders development, especially for the poor and vulnerable, by increasing costs and limiting access to essential services. For nearly three decades, the has been committed to combating corruption. Since 1996 "" speech, the international financial institution has spearheaded anti-corruption initiatives and efforts to strengthen institutions. The World Bank is using GovTech solutions to enhance transparency through digital innovations. This focus is driven by client countries’ demand for efficiency, the need to safeguard climate-related investments projected to reach $100 billion annually by 2030, intensified asset recovery efforts, and growing public demands for accountability.
Lethal autonomous weapons, capable of selecting and killing targets without human control, pose grave threats to human rights and international law.
Featuring UN Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu, Mary Wareham (Human Rights Watch), Nicole van Rooijen (Stop Killer Robots), and Thompson Chengeta (AI & Human Rights Expert) are urging a global ban before it's too late.
Afghanistan’s adoption of the has revolutionized humanitarian logistics by slashing paperwork, accelerating customs clearance, and enhancing transparency for faster, more efficient aid delivery.
shows that with the right choices, AI can help tackle inequality and global challenges—turning today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s opportunity.
Can artificial intelligence, robots and surveillance protect workers on the job? Yes, according to the from the International Labour Organization (). In this new episode of the , ILO occupational safety and health expert Manal Azzi explains how AI and technology is being used as a safety net, and not a threat, for workers worldwide.
for the 10th UN Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation () on 7–8 May to discover how advances in research, AI development and cutting-edge ideas can drive progress across the Sustainable Development Goals — from health and gender equality to sustainable oceans and strong global partnerships! Member States, UN entities, civil society, academia, and the private sector will share high-impact solutions, good practices, and innovations aimed at accelerating inclusion and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly support the UN by promoting inclusivity, reducing inequalities and addressing many Sustainable Development Goals in areas like healthcare, education, and humanitarian response. However, the benefits of AI are currently unevenly distributed, primarily benefiting powerful companies and countries. Without proper regulations, AI risks worsening inequalities and impacting vulnerable populations. While it offers solutions to major global challenges, its rapid development also poses risks related to information accuracy and human rights.
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming journalism and press freedom. While AI presents opportunities for improved access to information and global communication, it also introduces serious challenges such as the potential for spreading misinformation and increasing hate speech. Addressing these challenges requires cooperation among governments, media, and civil society. The focus of World Press Freedom Day 2025 (3 May) is the impact of AI on press freedom, media independence, and access to information.
On the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO encouraged global participation, inspiring girls to for a brighter future.
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Initiatives like the aim to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive access to digital services in developing countries.
United Nations Office for Project Services is using virtual reality as part of health, safety, social and environment training for personnel and partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.
helps youth organizations integrate Media and Information Literacy (MIL), promoting critical skills to navigate digital challenges like disinformation and AI impacts.
Women and girls belong in science, yet today, only one in three scientists is a woman. This gender gap hinders innovation, progress, and societal development. As we mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), let’s commit to creating equal opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).