CTAUN Hosts First Webinar in AI Series Exploring United Nations, Education, and Artificial Intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-01-26 00:03:00
Source Domain: southasianherald.com
- The Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN) hosted a first webinar series on Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on its intersections with the United Nations, education, and global youth collaboration.
- The webinar occurred on January 24, 2026, which was the International Day of Education under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education” according to UNESCO.
- The event featured speeches from experts about the role of collective purpose and co-creation in shaping education, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence.
- UN Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill emphasized the empowering potential of artificial intelligence for education but stressed the need for prudent integration into curricula, especially to guide students on responsible use.
- Gill highlighted the global AI divide and the need for international cooperation, facilitated by the UN, to address the technological and educational disparities.
- Contributors to the webinar, including academics and educators, stressed the importance of equity in AI education and the role of the UN in fostering global collaboration and cultural diversity.
- Recorded videos from students showed perspectives on using AI educationally and efforts to democratize access to the technology.
