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​The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is whether we will govern it together – or let it govern us. For the first time, the AI Dialogue gives every country a seat at the table.

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WSIS Action Line C9: Media - Towards Resilient Information Ecosystems in Times of Crisis: Rethinking ‘Preparedness’ in Digital Governance Register » Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation In times of crisis and emergencies, timely and accurate information can be as lifesaving as food, water and medical care. Yet crisis communication is no longer confined to national media systems.

By Alessandra Sala, Chair of the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration Globally, people’s shared understanding of evidence, creativity, and trust is being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Today, AI-generated and AI-edited media are no longer experimental edge cases.

​Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin today announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission.

Registration Process WSIS Forum 2026 will be held from 6 to 10 July 2026 at ITU Headquarters and Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, in a hybrid format. All participants, whether attending in person or remotely, as attendees or speakers, must complete the appropriate registration form (on‑site or remote). On‑site registration requests will be subject to strict review and approval. Participants are encouraged to register using their work email address.

In this issue The Digital Innovation Profile for Zambia provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s digital innovation ecosystem. It evaluates the capacity, maturity, and readiness of the national innovation landscape, identifying strengths, areas of gaps, and strategic opportunities to accelerate digital transformation.

This website will offer limited functionality in this browser. We only support the recent versions of major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. In this issue The 2026 edition of ITU’s ICT Development Index (IDI) highlights continued global progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity. Covering 159 economies, it is the fourth edition based on the methodology introduced in 2023.

Saudi Arabia’s cooperation with ITU The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has been cooperating with its membership for more than 160 years now, with a growing emphasis on driving progress towards universal connectivity and sustainable digital development. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been an active partner since joining in 1949 – the same year ITU became a United Nations specialized agency – and becoming an ITU Council member in 1965.

By Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Around the world, merchandise is transported by sea, making maritime trade the backbone of international commerce. But as this year’s Day of the Seafarer theme reminds us, those who carry world trade also carry the risks. From extreme weather and congested sea lanes to equipment failures and distress situations far from shore, working at sea remains one of the world’s most demanding and hazardous professions.