United Nations news and trends

AI Explained: AI Models Lay Groundwork for Everyday Tech
Artificial Intelligence // September 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence models have emerged as key drivers of innovation across various sectors, reshaping industries and everyday experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

How the UN AI Resolution Could Reshape Commerce
Artificial Intelligence // July 03, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly greenlit Monday (July 1) a China-sponsored, United States-backed resolution on artificial intelligence, signaling a potential sea change in global AI regulation and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

UN: China Leads World’s GenAI Patent Race
Artificial Intelligence // July 03, 2024

New United Nations data showed China with a comfortable lead in the race to develop artificial intelligence products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
Artificial Intelligence // April 29, 2024

Austria says the time has come to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in weapons systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
How To Build A Digital ID In Layers

February 14, 2020
The United Nations wants every individual digitally verified by 2030, in a bid to promote financial inclusion and reduce fraud. Trulioo Chief Operating Officer Zac Cohen tells Karen Webster the devil is in the details, since not every person can produce the same proof of identity across emerging and developed economies. That’s why, he says, that a digital identity must be built in layers.

NEW REPORT: For UN Workers, A Credit Union Crosses Borders

September 19, 2018
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Quick Reads
UN Warns That AI Safety Is Lagging Behind AI Progress

July 01, 2026
While artificial intelligence (AI)’s capabilities are expanding, a new United Nations (U.N.) report says its safety rules are lacking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

UN: China Leads World’s GenAI Patent Race

July 03, 2024
New United Nations data showed China with a comfortable lead in the race to develop artificial intelligence products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons

April 29, 2024
Austria says the time has come to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in weapons systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UN Says North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto in 2022

February 07, 2023
The United Nations says North Korea stole a record amount of cryptocurrency assets last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...