IFIP will again play an active role at this year’s WSIS Forum in Geneva, delivering two talks during the high level program taking place next month. IFIP has contributed to WSIS over many years, gaining formal recognition as a “Supporting Partner”. WSIS is co-organised by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, UNCTAD and the Swiss Confederation.
On 10th July, IFIP representatives will present a talk entitled: “Key Factors and Design Features – Successful National Sustained Relevant Digital Inclusive Education”.
To consider and address Action Line C7, it is important to recognise key factors that enable sustained (i.e., long-term) relevant digital inclusive education for young people.
Developed from the findings of IFIP Task Force that explored and identified key factors from an international evidence base, a more specific national set of case studies has now identified a range of design features that have been and are critical in this respect.’
This novel and innovative approach, and the important outcomes identified that can support future development, will be described and discussed in this session. Whilst social media and generative artificial intelligence are often currently dominating concerns about the future of digital and computer education, the findings from these studies argue that taking a wider and sustained approach will be necessary if young people are to succeed not only in education, but also in employment and in society.
Then on 11th July, IFIP IP3 will explore: “The Importance of Professional Standards for AI Development and Testing”.
AI is part of the skillset for ICT Professionals. What is their role in ensuring that standards and ethics codes are adhered to when working with AI, especially considering that data is used differently in various situations or siloes? ICT Professionals (supply side of ICT) must lead their organisation in the ethical use of AI.
We will review the possibilities of Generative-AI, Agentic AI, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Superintelligence). We will also consider why every company needs to allow an exploration of AI, but ensure that the workflow is in keeping with the company’s brand and culture, etc.
Stay tuned for a full report of both events in our next issue.