Through its unique mandate, UNESCO has led the international effort to ensure that science and technology develop within sound ethical frameworks for decades. Whether it is genetic research, climate change or scientific innovations, UNESCO has set global standards aimed at maximizing the benefits of scientific discoveries while minimizing potential risks. This commitment ensures that progress contributes to a more inclusive, sustainable and peaceful world.
UNESCO launched AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) through national stakeholder workshops across South Asia, involving more than 220 experts from government, academia and civil society. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) offer many opportunities, but they also raise important ethical concerns about embedded bias, climate impact and threats to human rights, which can exacerbate inequality and harm marginalized groups.
