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There are major risks, but also solutions for AI in the Global South

While artificial intelligence (AI) promises immense benefits, it also imposes tremendous risks. Some of them - accelerating misinformation, sophisticated cyber attacks and soaring energy consumption - have already arrived. Others, including super intelligent machines that take decisions independently of human oversight, are likely still a few years away. Although awareness…

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People don’t like a ‘white saviour’, but does it affect how they donate to charity?

Efforts to redress global inequality are facing an unexpected adversary: the white saviour. It’s the idea that people of colour, whether in the Global South or North, need “saving” by a white Western person or aid worker.

The Conversation

UN envoy calls Canada’s use of migrant workers ‘breeding ground for slavery’

Tomoya Obokata’s report finds power imbalances and discriminatory practice exploits workers from global south

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China used ‘shocking’ bullying tactics ahead of Taiwan Ipac meeting, organiser says

Member countries from the global south were intimidated in an attempt to dissuade them from attending meeting, says executive director

The Guardian - AU

Global South gaining in relevance

National seminar discusses the relevance of the Global South in the changing world order of the 21st century.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar stresses mutual cooperation during Nigeria visit; pushes for global south solidarity

India and Nigeria agree to strengthen diplomatic relations, focusing on sectors such as energy, healthcare, and agriculture.

The Hindu

Rise of Global South championed by India is only silver lining in 2024: USI Director General

United Service Institution of India (USI) Director General Major General BK Sharma said that the only silver lining in 2024 is the rise of Global South, championed by India. Read Further on Dynamite News

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IAF Chief VR Chaudhari: Global conflict threat emerges, fuelled by ideological differences and climate change

The Air Chief was speaking on India and Global South at the 20th Subroto Mukherjee Seminar at Manekshaw Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

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As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations

Analysts say the Western response to Palestinian suffering has underscored a double standard.

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PM Modi: ‘India’s G-20 Presidency and the dawn of a new multilateralism’

India’s G-20 Presidency: Narendra Modi says India revitalised multilateralism, amplified Global South's voice, championed development, and fought for women's empowerment.

The Hindu

Responsible ESG investing in the Global South requires overcoming the Global North's saviour complex

ESG standards (Environment, Social and Governance) are metrics designed to guide responsible investing. The “S” in ESG has evolved into the financial innovation of social impact investing (SII), which promotes social benefits such as environmental protection, gender equality and human development, and also generates profits for beneficiaries and investors.

The Conversation

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Global South Centre of Excellence

PM Modi inaugurated DAKSHIN, a Global South Centre of Excellence, to promote dialogue & cooperation among Global South countries. He noted that the Global South has always existed geographically, but is now getting a voice due to joint efforts.

The Hindu

Modi to inaugurate second Voice of Global South Summit on November 17

This will be the second Voice of Global South Summit in less than a year hosted by India.

The Hindu

International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South

The lopsidedness was stark: 120 countries voted in favor of a resolution before the United Nations on Oct. 26, 2023, calling for a “humanitarian truce” in the war in Gaza. A mere 14 countries voted against it.

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Backlash to the oil CEO leading the UN climate summit overlooks his ambitious agenda for COP28 – and concerns of the Global South

In December 2023, negotiators from countries worldwide will meet in the United Arab Emirates for the next round of international climate talks. While the talks are considered essential to securing global agreements needed to avoid dangerous climate change, confidence in the summit, known as COP28, is at a low. One…

France 24

Israel-Hamas war tests Western unity as Global South slams 'double standards'

International responses to the October 7 Hamas attack were broadly split between the Global North and South over condemnations of the killings of just Israeli civilians in the terror attack or all civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But as the Gaza humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, divisions are increasing within…

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G20 in Delhi, US ties, Global South leadership: Decoding Beijing worldview through Chinese press

China’s responses to the recently-concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi merits scrutiny given the tensions in bilateral relations, but also because it is a major regional and global player that has the ability to influence matters even in absentia. And it was the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping from…

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How women's environmental action across the Global South can create a better planet

Climate change has different impacts on men and women, especially in the Global South.

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The UN and the multilateral system are in crisis – what the Global South must do

The planet is on fire, but almost all the firefighters have deserted. At the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, which began on September 19 in New York, the leaders of four of the five permanent members of the Security Council – the UN’s most powerful executive body –…

The Independent UK

China, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model

China is telling assembled world leaders at the United Nations that it considers itself part of the Global South

The Conversation

G20 summit proved naysayers wrong – and showed Global South's potential to address world's biggest problems

Skepticism was running high ahead of the 2023 summit of the Group of 20, or G20, held in New Delhi in early September. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that they would not attend. At one moment, it was touch and go whether U.S. President Joe…

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Reporters’ Notebook: A China-Backed All-Electric Race Series Could Steer the Global South’s Clean Energy Transition

The launch of the Elite World Cup is part of a broader plan by its founders to ignite the EV sector in South Africa and other developing nations

The Independent UK

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

The leaders of China and Zambia have announced an upgrading of their ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, as the world’s second-largest economy forges deeper ties with the Global South

The Hindu

Win for Global South, says Russian FM, praises India for G-20 summit statement success

In a press conference full of barbs about the G-7 and EU, that he repeatedly referred to as “the West”, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that all G-20 declarations need a compromise.

The Independent UK

Everyone's talking about the Global South. But what is it?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country is “becoming the voice of the Global South."

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