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New data center to improve statistics on forced refugee displacement
Data Analytics

New data center to improve statistics on forced refugee displacement

Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting
Robotics

Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting

At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
Cartech

Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN

Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Robotics

Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots

Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?
Marketing Technologies

UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?

Global leaders gather at UNCTAD's eCommerce Week to debate opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

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UN declares war on ocean litter
Sustainability

UN declares war on ocean litter

The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017