About UNU
The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation headquartered in Japan. The mission of the UN University is to contribute, through collaborative research and education, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States.Activities by UNU
The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development
Global Not ApplicableThis document sets out recommendations for the responsible use of synthetic data in AI training. The use of synthetic data has the potential to enhance existing data to allow for more efficient and inclusive practices and policies. However, we cannot assume synthetic data to be automatically better or even equivalent to data from the physical world.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyA Futuristic Scenario of Digital Governance in 50 Years
Global Not ApplicableThis project explored AI's vision for the future of digital governance as UNU approaches its 50th anniversary, imagining citizen-government interactions in 2074.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsGlobal assessment of responsible AI in cities (AI4Cities)
Global Not ApplicableThe project provided technical support to develop a thorough assessment of the opportunities and constraints for local government development to responsibly implement, use and govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in cities. It included designing and analyzing a global survey for cities, performing desk-based research to capture case studies, and drafting a research paper with findings and policy recommendations.
Activity Type Technical AssistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceExplainable identification of predictive factors for successful inter-agency partnerships
GlobalThe seminar showcases an AI engine for ranking partnership success factors and improving decision-making in multilateral development organizations.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments