Shanghai | August 1, 2025 ¡ª The ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute in Macau (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau) took part in the, held in Shanghai from July 26 to 28 under the theme ¡°Global Solidarity in the AI Era.¡± As part of the United Nations system, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ contributed to several forums exploring international cooperation, ethical governance, and the role of emerging technologies in sustainable development.
On July 27, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ co-organized the forum ¡°Global Development and Governance of Artificial Intelligence: A Path Towards Win-Win Cooperation and Joint Governance¡± in collaboration with the. Discussions centered on inclusive approaches to cross-border AI governance and equal access to technological benefits. During the session, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Professor Tshilidzi Marwala delivered a keynote remotely to announce the launch of the AI for SDGs ¨C Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025, aimed at encouraging youth-led solutions that address climate change and green transition goals.
The initiative also features a Macau Prize, recognizing the city¡¯s role in bridging global youth communities and innovation networks. Applications are now open at .
During the forum¡¯s roundtable, five distinguished figures came together for a panel dialogue: Dr. Huang Jingbo (Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau), Datuk Nicole Wong Siaw Ting (special officer to Malaysia¡¯s Deputy Prime Minister), (¡¯s senior vice-president and general counsel), (co-founder of ) and (chair of the) Speaking from a United Nations vantage point, Dr. Huang Jingbo emphasized that inclusivity is the cornerstone of AI governance ¡ª AI development must not leave anyone behind. She voiced concern that the most vulnerable groups are feeling the brunt of job disruptions and environmental costs brought about by AI. If their genuine needs are overlooked, she warned, even a finely crafted AI governance framework would ring hollow.
On July 28, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau Director Dr. Jingbo Huang and Advisory Board Member joined the Forum on Governance and Ecosystem Development for Large Language Models (LLMs), hosted by the and the. Mr. Chan emphasized the importance of thoughtful regulation frameworks and collaborative policymaking to support sustainable technological development.
Separately, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Senior Researcher Dr. Georgina Curto participated in the FinAI Forum: AI-Finance Leadership Dialogue, organized by . At the New Economists Roundtable, she discussed AI¡¯s impact on global financial systems and underscored the need for adaptive governance capable of responding to rapid market and technological shifts.
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ¡¯s involvement at WAIC 2025 reflects ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue on AI governance, environmental sustainability, and digital inclusion. The Institute continues to support initiatives that connect policymakers, researchers, and youth innovators across regions.
This also marks the beginning of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ. A series of events will be held in Macao from October 23 to 25, including the 2025 AI Conference, AI Education Day, and the final round of the Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition. More information: macau.unu.edu
