AI for Good Impact Report
Foreword by ITU
Foreword by Deloitte
Table of contents
Executive summary
Introduction
The present state and potential future trajectory of AI
     From Generative AI to autonomous agents
     Agentic AI
     Artificial general intelligence (AGI)
     Sovereign AI
     Quantum AI
2025 AI regulatory landscape
     Recent developments in global AI governance
     The EU AI Act
     AI regulatory developments at national level (Note)
          Europe
          Asia-Pacific (APAC)
          Africa and the African Union AI Continental Strategy
          Americas
          Middle East
Navigating AI’s challenges
     Building ethical and trustworthy AI
          Ethical considerations are central to AI development and deployment
          Design principles and ethical safeguards
          Responses from policymakers, governments and industry
     Shaping an inclusive AI economy
          Understanding sources of bias and implementing responsible mitigation strategies
          Bridging the AI divide by ensuring connectivity and fair access to AI resources
          Responses from policymakers, governments and industry
     Safeguarding privacy in the age of AI
          The need for privacy protection and effective data governance
          Technical safeguards and privacy-preserving AI
          Responses from policymakers, governments and industry
     Building an AI-ready workforce
          AI’s impact on jobs and skills requires navigating workforce evolution
          AI complements human labour by enhancing efficiency and creating new opportunities
          Responses from policymakers, governments and industry
          Environmental sustainability in AI
          AI and energy: Navigating the increase in data centre electricity consumption
          Advancing sustainable AI infrastructure through sustainable data centres
          Responses from policymakers, governments and industry
How AI is being used to tackle global challenges
     Education and skills development
          Bridging educational opportunities and labour market shifts through AI
          AI-driven personalized learning through intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms
          AI-powered assessment and analytics
          Connectivity as a foundation for digital inclusion and access to education
          Key considerations for stakeholders
     Health and health care
          Diagnostics and early detection
          Drug discovery and development
          Conversational AI and virtual health assistants
          Key considerations for stakeholders
     Environmental sustainability
          AI as a tool for climate adaptation and sustainable development
          AI for biodiversity monitoring and conservation
          AI-driven innovation for a sustainable and efficient energy future
          Enhancing climate resilience through AI
          Key considerations for stakeholders
     Infrastructure and smart cities
          The role of AI in shaping future cities
          Transforming urban planning through AI-enabled digital twins
          Optimizing urban mobility with AI technologies
          Infrastructure resilience for increased public safety and security
          Key considerations for stakeholders
     Food security and agriculture
          The emergence of AI as a transformative technology in enhancing food security and agricultural productivity
          AI for precision agriculture and resource efficiency
          AI-driven solutions for livestock health and productivity
          Transformative innovations shaping sustainable agrifood systems
          Key considerations for stakeholders
Conclusion
Glossary
Authors and contributors from Deloitte