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Foreword (TSB Director)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we address
complex societal challenges, offering new possibilities in areas
such as healthcare, climate resilience, education, and digital
inclusion. The Innovate for Impact project was launched in 2024
to identify, support, and showcase practical AI solutions that
bring tangible benefits to people and communities.
A key part of the initiative involves the sharing of use cases,
impactful AI applications and global lessons and expertise from
around the world. In 2025, building on the success of its first
edition, the project expanded its scope through an open call
for AI use cases and AI Scholars. We received 234 use case
submissions from 32 countries, out of which 160 were selected
for inclusion in this interim report. These use cases span eleven
key domains and reflect both the diversity of global innovation,
regional solutions with lessons learnt and the practical ways in
which AI is being applied to solve real-world problems.
To enhance the quality and relevance of the evaluation process, we established a Technical Advi-
sory Committee (TAC). From 89 expert nominations received from 32 countries, 32 members were
carefully selected based on their expertise, regional representation, and commitment to responsi-
ble AI. The TAC brings together specialists from AI research, engineering, ethics, social sciences,
and development policy, and has played a central role in reviewing submissions and shaping the
strategic direction of the project.
We also launched a call for AI Scholars to support the initiative through research and engagement.
From 171 applications submitted by candidates from 37 countries, 16 outstanding scholars were
selected. They worked closely with use case authors to analyse, refine, and document the AI solu-
tions, contributing and imbibing valuable insights and building bridges between communities and
domains such as research, policy, and practice.
The project brings together contributions from multiple sectors—industry, academia, government,
civil society, and UN organizations—creating a collaborative environment where ideas, knowledge,
and experience are shared to accelerate responsible and impactful AI deployment. A compre-
hensive view of concepts, practical implementations and a clear pathway to the future work are
presented in this report.
We are grateful to all who contributed to this report, especially the use case authors, scholars, and
TAC members for their commitment and insight. We also thank China’s Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology for its generous support of this project.
As we continue developing the Innovate for Impact project, we look forward to deepening our
collaboration with partners worldwide and supporting AI applications that are inclusive, practical,
and ready to make a difference.

Seizo Onoe
Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau
International Telecommunication Union

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