On 17 August, representatives of #IRCAI and the Jozef Stefan Institute were hosted at the official residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Slovenia. During the meeting, the participants discussed IRCAI’s current initiatives and activities as a centre under the auspices of UNESCO. The Japanese side also presented the Government of Japan’s policies and perspectives on the development of artificial intelligence, providing a valuable basis for an exchange on shared priorities and emerging challenges. The discussion explored opportunities for future cooperation, interdisciplinary AI research at the Jožef Stefan Institute, and current developments in global AI governance. The meeting provided an important opportunity to exchange perspectives and identify areas of mutual interest for future collaboration. #IRCAI #JožefStefanInstitute #JSI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIGovernance #TrustworthyAI #ResponsibleAI #InternationalCooperation #Japan #Slovenia #UNESCO #AIResearch #DigitalTransformation #Innovation
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Providing a coordination point for approaches to the UN SDGs that make use of AI.
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IRCAI is a UNESCO Center in Artificial Intelligence with headquarters in Slovenia and an international team across the world. Its vision is to bring AI solutions to Sustainable Development Goals. It wishes to create an international Network of AI experts in SDGs, promote research in AI for SDGs and make it possible for research projects to find specialized investors and make impact with AI for specific problems such as climate, healthcare, education, economy, poverty, social injustice, etc.
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📚 Join us at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026! We are delighted to announce that IRCAI – the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO will be participating in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026! Join us in Frankfurt for our events, where we will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education, knowledge and the publishing landscape and connect with experts, innovators and partners from around the world. 📍 Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 📅 7–11 October 2026 Frankfurt, Germany More details about our events and programme are coming soon. Stay tuned and join us in Frankfurt! Senja Požar #IRCAI #FrankfurtBookFair #FBM26 #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Education #Publishing #DigitalTransformation #UNESCO
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🌍 From sovereignty to agency: Strengthening trustworthy AI governance in the Caribbean How can countries build AI systems that are both sovereign and globally connected? At #SoDTIC 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica, policymakers and experts explored how national control, regional cooperation and responsible international procurement can strengthen Caribbean agency in the age of artificial intelligence. As part of the EU–Latin America and Caribbean Digital Alliance under the EU Global Gateway initiative, #IRCAI leads the Alliance's AI component, supporting trustworthy AI, policy development and capacity building across the region. During the workshop, Dr. Polona Pičman Štefančič shared Slovenia's and Europe's experience in developing a sovereign, trustworthy and inclusive AI ecosystem. Participants worked together to identify: 🔹 What should remain under national control? 🔹 What is more effective through regional cooperation? 🔹 What can be safely sourced internationally with appropriate safeguards? The discussions highlighted a key insight: for small states, regional cooperation is not a limitation of sovereignty—it is a source of resilience, capability and bargaining power. The workshop also identified practical priorities, including: ✅ Regional AI governance alignment ✅ Common public-sector AI procurement standards ✅ Shared expertise and services ✅ Public-value AI pilot projects ✅ Regional monitoring and learning mechanisms A great example of how international collaboration can support inclusive, trustworthy and human-centred AI governance. #AI #TrustworthyAI #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategy #DigitalSovereignty #GlobalGateway #EU #Caribbean #LatinAmerica #AIforGood #IRCAI #SoDTIC2026 #Governance #ArtificialIntelligence
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It was a pleasure to host the AI for SDG Action workshop, bringing together researchers, students, and innovators to explore how AI can drive meaningful progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. During the session, we took a deep dive into the tools, methods, and data infrastructure we are developing at IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO. We discussed how high-quality, AI-ready data, responsible AI practices, and collaborative knowledge ecosystems are essential for building impactful solutions for sustainable development 🌴 A particular highlight was exploring our work on AI orchestration for TinyML through the RAIDO Project . As AI increasingly moves to the edge, orchestrating intelligent, energy-efficient, and frugal AI systems becomes critical. We examined strategies for coordinating TinyML models across distributed environments while balancing performance, sustainability, and real-world deployment constraints 💡 Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, shared ideas, and contributed thoughtful questions 🙏 It’s inspiring to see such enthusiasm for building AI that is not only innovative, but also responsible, efficient, and focused on delivering real impact for the SDGs. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and turning ideas into action. #AI #AIforGood #SDGs #ResponsibleAI #TinyML #EdgeAI #RAIDO #IRCAI #UNESCO #SustainableDevelopment #DataForGood #AIInnovation
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💡𝗔𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 This spring Jozef Stefan Institute (JSI), IRCAI organised five workshops in Slovenia to strengthen AI literacy and media literacy among diverse audiences – students, teachers, citizens, journalists and media experts. The sessions were carried out under the EU CERV PERiSCOPE Project and focused on core AI concepts, ethical and societal challenges, bias in AI systems, critical thinking and the regulatory context, including the AI Act. Across the workshops, participants engaged with introductory content and hands‑on activities using tools related to fake news, disinformation, manipulated content and social media analysis. Events took place at JSI, during the ACM national competition in computer science (RTK), and in cooperation with the Slovenian Press Agency and the University of Maribor (FERI) – the final workshop was a joint effort of EU projects PERISCOPE, TWON and SOLARIS. Feedback from participants shows that the workshops were relevant and practically useful, helping them gain a more realistic understanding of AI – its opportunities, limitations and implications for everyday life and professional practice. In particular, they valued the emphasis on ethical AI use, critical evaluation of online content, data protection, algorithmic transparency, and the importance of keeping humans involved in decision‑making. Tanja Zdolšek Draksler, Alenka Guček, Ana Fabjan #ArtificialIntelligence #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy #ResponsibleAI #DigitalSkills #Disinformation #AIAct #CERV #PERISCOPE #IRCAI #JSI #Education #CriticalThinking #AIforGood
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We are pleased to see #IRCAI contributing to the global conversation on Responsible AI at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani, Goa Campus). Next week, Joao Pita Costa, PhD will lead two sessions exploring how Responsible AI can move from principles to practice. The sessions will focus on building trustworthy AI ecosystems, Responsible AI governance, regulatory sandboxes, Frugal Edge AI, and AI solutions that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). At #IRCAI, we believe that collaboration between academia, governments, industry, and civil society is essential to ensure AI delivers meaningful societal impact while remaining ethical, inclusive, and trustworthy. We look forward to engaging with the BITS Goa community and inspiring the next generation of AI innovators. #ResponsibleAI #AIforGood #SDGs #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenInnovation #HigherEducation #IRCAI #UNESCO #BITSGoa #AIGovernance
Excited to bring a bit of IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO to Goa, India next week at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani, Goa Campus), where I’ll be leading two sessions focused on translating #ResponsibleAI principles into real-world #impact. I’m grateful for the invitation from Prof. Neena Goveas and look forward to engaging with the vibrant BITS Goa community. 📅 27 July – Masterclass Building Responsible AI Ecosystems: From Theory to Action We’ll explore how to design, test, and deploy trustworthy AI through regulatory sandboxes, Responsible AI practices, and Frugal Edge AI approaches that can help reduce the digital divide while delivering measurable public good. 📅 29 July – Hands-on Workshop A practical deep dive into Responsible AI in SDG Action, where participants will work through tools, methodologies, and real-world case studies on developing AI solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Together, we’ll explore: ✅ Responsible AI governance and regulatory sandboxes ✅ AI for Public Good and the Sustainable Development Goals ✅ Frugal Edge AI and TinyML ✅ Bias mitigation, privacy, and trustworthy AI ✅ Building AI ecosystems through collaboration across academia, government, industry, and civil society I look forward to meeting students, researchers, innovators, and practitioners who are passionate about building AI that is ethical, inclusive, and delivers meaningful societal impact. If you’re attending BITS Pilani Goa next week, I’d be happy to meet and discuss collaboration! #ResponsibleAI #AIforGood #AI4SDGs #SDGs #TrustworthyAI #AIGovernance #RegulatorySandbox #FrugalAI #TinyML #BITSPilani #Goa #India #IRCAI #UNESCO #PublicGoodAI
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Our colleague, Joao Pita Costa, PhD, is visiting the Amrita School of Computing in India to engage with researchers and students in a workshop on "AI in Action for the Sustainable Development Goals." The session showcased how AI-powered knowledge systems can support evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development by transforming diverse SDG-related data into actionable insights. It also highlighted the importance of responsible, human-centric AI in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. We look forward to strengthening collaboration with partners in India and continuing to advance AI for the public good. Joao Pita Costa, PhD #IRCAI #UNESCO #AI4Good #SDGs #ResponsibleAI #SustainableDevelopment #India
Excited to be visiting the Amrita School of Computing today for a workshop on “AI in Action for the Sustainable Development Goals”. The session is an opportunity to take a deep dive into how #AI can transform heterogeneous #SDG-related data into actionable knowledge for policymakers, researchers, and society. Drawing on the work we are leading at IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO, we will explore approaches for integrating indicators, scientific literature, policy documents, innovation ecosystems, and news into AI-powered knowledge systems that support evidence-based sustainable development. This workshop expands on the hybrid session we held on 22 June, moving from the conceptual foundations to practical applications and demonstrations of AI for SDG monitoring, analysis, and decision support. The discussions will also highlight the importance of responsible, human-centric AI in ensuring that these technologies accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals while remaining transparent, trustworthy, and inclusive. Looking forward to engaging with the outstanding researchers, faculty, and students at Amrita, exchanging ideas, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in advancing AI for public good. Thank you for the warm welcome! #AI #AI4Good #SDGs #ResponsibleAI #UNESCO #IRCAI #SustainableDevelopment #DataScience #MachineLearning #India #Research #Amrita https://lnkd.in/dJYzTgXD
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📢 Call: The application deadline for 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 has been extended until 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! To give more emerging leaders working at the intersection of dialogue, technology, and social cohesion the opportunity to participate, the application deadline has been extended until 26 July 2026 (23:59 CEST). This year's programme will bring together 50 young leaders to develop intercultural initiatives under the theme "Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of AI" while joining a global community committed to advancing peace, inclusion, and intercultural dialogue. If you are passionate about building bridges across cultures and shaping a more inclusive future in the age of artificial intelligence, don't miss this opportunity. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eMbtp3FN The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is implemented by UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group. Monika Kropej, Dr. Savita Sharma, Ajita Deshmukh, Fawzi Baroud, Werner Westermann Juárez, Ebba Ossiannilsson, Joost Groot Kormelink, Dr. Rekha Chavhan, Sneh Bansal, Jenni Hayman, EdD, Subha Mollick, Natasha Maria Gomes, Ana Neja Pfeifer #YouthForPeace #UNESCO #InterculturalDialogue #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #Peacebuilding #YouthLeadership #AIForGood
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🌍How can data platforms, digital innovation and artificial intelligence help build more resilient island futures? Join us for Roundtable III: Data platforms, digital innovation and artificial intelligence for sustainable development, part of the UNESCO thematic event: Science for Island Futures: Accelerating Resilience and Innovation in SIDS The discussion will explore how environmental monitoring platforms, big data and emerging digital technologies can strengthen data-driven decision-making and accelerate sustainable development across Small Island Developing States. 🎙️ Speakers 🔹 Charlene Russell, Environment Educator and Wetland Ecologist, GroundTruth 🔹 Koen Verbist, Programme Specialist, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme, UNESCO 🔹 Davor Orlic, Chief Operational Officer, IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO 📅 17 July 2026 🕚 10:55–12:10 Paris time 📍 Room VI, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris 💻 Hybrid event 🔹 Register to participate online: https://lnkd.in/eZ7MzRxx We look forward to a timely conversation on turning data, technology and innovation into practical solutions for climate resilience, environmental monitoring and sustainable development in SIDS. #UNESCO #SIDS #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInnovation #DataForDevelopment #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #IslandFutures #EnvironmentalMonitoring #IDSSD
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📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 #UNESCO is inviting emerging leaders to apply for the second edition of the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, focusing this year on "Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of AI. UNESCO is looking for emerging leaders and professionals aged 25–45 who are using artificial intelligence to strengthen human connection, foster dialogue across differences, and create positive social impact. Applications are encouraged from individuals working in areas such as: 🔹 AI ethics 🔹 Digital transformation 🔹 Digital inclusion 🔹 Intercultural dialogue 🔹 Peacebuilding 🔹 Social cohesion 🔹 Youth leadership 🔹 Education 🔹 Science policy 🔹 Community-based action 🗓️ Application deadline: 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲) 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eMbtp3FN If you know inspiring young leaders who are shaping a more inclusive and human-centred future with AI, please share this opportunity within your network. Monika Kropej, Ajita Deshmukh, Subha Mollick, Sneh Bansal, Dr. Savita Sharma, Fawzi Baroud, Werner Westermann Juárez, Jenni Hayman, EdD, Dr. Rekha Chavhan, Wayne HOLMES, Ebba Ossiannilsson, Joost Groot Kormelink #UNESCO #YouthForPeace #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #InterculturalDialogue #Peacebuilding #YouthLeadership #DigitalInclusion #ResponsibleAI
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