AI in humanitarianism on display at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.
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Human Rights Council divided as U.N. warns of atrocities in Sudan
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ICC judges challenge Trump sanctions in U.S. federal court
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Trump demands NATO ‘loyalty’ as Rutte tries to keep alliance on track
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The next U.N. leader may need to be a science diplomat
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