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🎙️ Now live: @gioasempre.bsky.social on The Victor Cho Podcast.

What does it take to make AI work for global equity? Governance matters.

From food security to healthcare, a clear-eyed take on tech in the public interest.

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February 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Today, 79% of countries have data protection laws.

In LDCs, that figure drops to 57%.

Digital progress moves at the speed of trust.

On #DataProtectionDay, the UN is working through the #GlobalDigitalCompact to close this global trust gap & advance an inclusive digital economy.
January 28, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Universities are more than just places of learning. They are innovation ecosystems.

In Hà Nội, @gioasempre.bsky.social visited Phenikaa University to explore how higher education can advance responsible AI, develop digital talent and connect research to real-world impact.
January 20, 2026 at 7:19 PM
AI for Health Equity: turning principles into practice.

In Hà Nội, @gioasempre.bsky.social met with health leaders on how AI can improve outcomes.

Responsible private sector innovation helps translate AI principles into care that safeguards trust & human dignity.
January 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The launch of the #ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 marks a new chapter for #DigitalCooperation in Hà Nội 🇻🇳 – turning AI into public value through interoperability, inclusive capacity-building & regional integration.

How do you see regional frameworks shaping the global AI landscape?
January 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Rights offline must be protected online.

On #Iran, the Secretary-General underscored restoring communications is vital for safety and access to information.

Connectivity shutdowns undermine human rights, accountability and essential services.

#GlobalDigitalCompact
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
🚨 #UNVolunteer – Online Volunteer

Support research & report drafting on how industry turns AI regulation into real-world tech policies, design choices, and interventions—contributing to the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

🔗 Apply by 1 Jan: tinyurl.com/35cyw2un
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A reaffirmation of the Internet’s multistakeholder model.

@gioasempre.bsky.social congratulates Member States on the adoption of the WSIS+20 outcome document, reaffirms the multistakeholder model of Internet governance & welcomes the decision to make @intgovforum.bsky.social a permanent UN forum.
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
🛡️ A well-governed digital commons avoids misuse & ensures value is shared equitably.

This message framed yesterday’s WSIS+20 side event, Building the Commons. The discussion focused on how community-led models & collaborative governance strengthen trust, resilience & inclusion.
December 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🧩 La gouvernance numérique doit parler toutes les langues.

Lors d’un événement parallèle du #WSIS20, coorganisé par
@unodet.bsky.social & l'OIF, des acteurs ont examiné comment la diversité culturelle et linguistique renforce l’inclusion numérique et la #GouvernanceIA.
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📌 Save the Date: UN Open Source Week 2026 takes place 22–26 June 2026.

Express Your Interest in Attending: forms.office.com/e/7Zf9dGvjZr

Stay tuned for more.

#UNOpenSourceWeek #OpenSource #DigitalCooperation
December 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨 #UNJob Deadline Extended — Emerging Technologies & AI Applications Intern

Build AI prototypes. Shape digital platforms. Improve UX/UI. Draft technical briefs & knowledge-sharing materials.

🔗 Apply by 17 Dec: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

#UNJobs #UNCareers
December 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🌐 What is the UN Digital Cooperation Portal?

A new platform accelerating collective action on the #GlobalDigitalCompact — connecting initiatives across stakeholders with data visualizations and AI-enabled insights to track global progress.

🔗 Contribute: undigitalcooperation.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🚨 #UNJob Reminder: Deadline Extended

Apply for the Programme Management Officer (P-4) role leading ODET's AI Governance for Humanity Lab in Valencia — driving research, multistakeholder cooperation & GDC implementation.

🔗 Apply by 15 Dec 2025: tinyurl.com/yc6y332y

#UNJobs
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🌐 Upcoming Session | Building the Commons: Creating & Maintaining Digital Public Goods

🗓️ 16 Dec, 4:45–6pm ET
📍 CR4, UNHQ

Explore how collaborative governance can co-create & scale technologies for inclusive, rights-based digital transformation.

🔗 www.un.org/digital-emer...
December 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“Human rights are the foundation of trustworthy innovation.”

This was the central message at the #RightsX Summit on this #HumanRightsDay — and a reminder that responsible innovation is essential to a secure digital future.

#DigitalCooperation
December 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 Just launched: the UN Digital Cooperation Portal

Turn the #GlobalDigitalCompact into action—share your initiatives, connect partners & track progress on AI, digital economies, infrastructure & human rights to drive inclusive #DigitalCooperation.

undigitalcooperation.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Open tech & digital governance contribute to better governments & stronger democracies.”

At the DPGA Meeting 🇧🇷, @unodet.bsky.social joined @brasil.gov.br, DPGA, @okfn.bsky.social, @adb.org, @ununiversity.bsky.social, @undp.org & @itu.int to advance #SafeDPI, Public AI & DPGs. 🌐
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🚨#UNJob Alert: Emerging Tech & AI Applications Intern

Advance innovation across #DigitalCooperation:
- Develop prototypes & workflows with AI tools
- Support digital platform development & maintenance
- Prepare knowledge materials

🔗Apply by 9 Dec: tinyurl.com/bdekczra
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
💡Every country big or small can harness AI’s potential & participate in its governance.

In Bratislava, @gioasempre.bsky.social spoke at the BratislavAI Forum, did a Slovak TV interview & met with Juraj Blanár, Cardinal Turkson, Khaled El-Enany Ezz & František Ružička.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🚨 #UNJob Reminder: Last call to apply!

Two roles remain open with the AI Governance for Humanity Lab @unodet.bsky.social in Valencia:

1️⃣Programme Management Senior Officer
🔗 Apply by 1 Dec: lnkd.in/ewUgQ7CS

2️⃣Programme Manager
🔗 Apply by 3 Dec: lnkd.in/e47hdTP5

#UNJobs
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"How do we embed human rights across the AI lifecycle?"

This question guided @unodet.bsky.social & OHCHR's B-Tech Project event at the UN Forum on Business & Human Rights.

Civil society emphasized the need for inclusive #AIGovernance ahead of next July’s Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“We have to work together to answer [AI] challenges fast & at the scale of the ambition that’s needed.”

At the BratislavAI Forum, the UN Tech Envoy joined leaders to discuss how governance, scientific understanding & capacity must evolve together to shape AI responsibly. 🌐

#DigitalCooperation
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Accelerate your GovTech career: Join the GovStack Women in GovTech Challenge

Lead digital transformation, design citizen-centric #SafeDPI services, gain expert mentorship & join a global network of women innovators.

🔗 Apply by 7 Dec 2025: tinyurl.com/wigt26
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yesterday in Costa Rica, gov leaders, UN reps & partners joined the National AI Dialogue to advance responsible #AIGovernance.

@gioasempre.bsky.social met with ministers, innovators & UN teams to explore new #DigitalCooperation pathways & inclusive innovation, ensuring AI benefits all.
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM