United Nations

UN Security Council Demands Spyware Regulations

The UN security council held a meeting on Tuesday January 14, in the presence of the US along with 15 other countries, to bring to the table the spyware regulation and discuss the dangers of commercial spyware. “The goal of the meeting was to address the implications of the proliferation and dangers of using spyware […]

The Weeknd Delivers 4 Million Meals to Gaza

With seven No.1 songs on the charts, The Weeknd has just scored another hit . He has donated $2.5 million to the United Nation’s World Food Programme, more commonly known as WFP. This was done through his XO Humanitarian Fund. This amount will ensure that 173,000 Palestinians have meals for two weeks. Abel Tesfaye (his […]

Pope comments on AI. Why it matters

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, the Vatican has voiced its concerns about AI. Commenting on its ‘disruptive possibilities and ambivalent threats’ Pope Francis urges caution and responsibility. ‘Pope comments on AI’ is hardly an explosive exposé, but a quick character study of the man behind the caution will reveal that his […]

AI Finally Gets Security Council’s Attention

The fifteen-member United Nations Security Council sat on Tuesday to talk about Artificial Intelligence. This was the first time we find the UN discussing AI. In fact, it’s the first time a multi-regional conference has been held about the mounting concerns of this powerful technology.  AI is about to become “a runaway horse”, according to […]

Sanctions and Workarounds: How a Country Stabilizes Itself

Sanctions are a form of punishment that can have a significant impact on a country’s growth and stability, with their effects extending beyond the targeted areas. In this article, we will address how the scrutiny of politics promotes technology. So, let’s talk sanctions and workarounds. Deprivation is often seen as the mother of innovation, and […]