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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Davos 2025: Trade, Tariffs, AI and UN Chief Guterres Dominate World Economic Forum Agenda DAVOS, Switzlerand (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres ratcheted up his warning about ...

“And AI could deepen inequalities by excluding those without the resources or tools to benefit from its promise,” Guterres added. A day earlier, Trump highlighted a joint venture that plans to ...

In his opening address in 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgent need for global cooperation on AI governance, peace and security, climate action, and addressing inequalities.