A sustainable approach to the ethics and governance of AI
This article discusses the challenges of implementing the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence five years after its adoption. It emphasizes the need for sustainable governance institutions to manage the rapid integration of AI into public and private sectors.
Why it matters
As AI becomes ubiquitous, establishing long-term, adaptive regulatory frameworks is essential to ensure ethical use and public safety.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 Today's ePaper English EN HOME INDIA WORLD BUSINESS LAW & JUSTICE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT TECH OPINION ANALYSIS AGENDA IMPACT STATE EDITIONS E-PAPER MAGAZINE BREAKING NEWS No breaking news October 06, 2026 A sustainable approach to the ethics and governance of AI Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Md Afshar Alam / Afreen Afshar Alam In November 2021, delegates at the UNESCO General Conference in Paris achieved something rare in international affairs. All 193 member states agreed on a single text describing how artificial intelligence should be designed, used and regulated. The Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence became the first global normative framework on the subject. Nearly five years later, AI tools have entered classrooms, hospitals, courtrooms and Government offices at a pace few predicted. Chatbots draft legal notices. Algorithms screen job applicants and flag welfare beneficiaries. Students submit essays written with machine help.
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