AI, WSIS+20 and the Global South

“Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future” was the theme of the 19th edition of the UN-based Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It attracted more than 11.000 participants (Offline and Online) from all over the world in Riyadh/Saudi Arabia, December 15-19, 2024. In the 307 plenaries, workshops, open fora, lightening talks and other conversations in the meeting rooms…

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Microsoft to Expand AI Access in Washington State Schools

A new initiative from Microsoft will provide Washington public school districts and community colleges with free access to the company’s AI-powered learning tools, professional development opportunities and infrastructure support. The program, Microsoft Elevate Washington, aims to alleviate emerging disparities in AI adoption across regions and position Washington as a leader in AI-augmented education, according to…

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Florida County Pilots AI in Permitting and Zoning Approvals – Conduit Street

Hernando County, Florida, is testing artificial intelligence in zoning approval and permitting. The first results show a significant increase in efficiency. Hernando County, Florida, is testing artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its local permit processing. Using an AI platform called SwiftGov (from SwiftBuild.ai), the county automated some of its zoning and…

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