Wealthy countries' cessation of funding development could lead to negative impacts on economies and societies, including lower life expectancy and declining incomes. The slowdown in global development is attributed to the side-effects of COVID-19 and ongoing wars worldwide. However, a potential solution lies in artificial intelligence, which could create new opportunities for economic growth and development, potentially altering trajectories for both rich and poor individuals.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/un-warns-of-unsettling-development-slowdown-in-2024-208846The Alkhidmat Foundation has distributed school supplies to children from its seven Child Protection Centers in Lahore, marking the beginning of their educational journey. The foundation's Vice President, Syed Ihsanullah Waqas, highlighted the alarming number of street children in Pakistan, estimated at 1.3 million, due to governmental negligence and societal apathy. Alkhidmat Foundation operates 86 centers across four provinces, providing education, personal hygiene lessons, and recreational activities to underprivileged children like rag pickers and domestic workers. The event was attended by officials, educationists, and prominent figures, who praised the foundation's initiative and expressed their support for its mission to safeguard street children and restore their childhood.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361186/alkhidmat-foundation-hosts-ceremony-in-honour-of-street-childrenThe Ellaj Johnson Library is seeking applicants to apply for a position by sending letters of interest to Linda Wallace, Board President, via email or postal mail with a deadline of June 1. Interested candidates will be contacted upon receipt of their letters and will participate in interviews at the board meeting on June 23.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250505/news/ella-johnson-library-district-seeks-candidates-to-fill-board-vacancy/Bhutan's Ribhu has dedicated over twenty years to promoting children's rights through legal interventions and community mobilization, resulting in significant reforms that protect millions of children today and tomorrow. He stated, "Children should never have to fight alone for justice... The law must be their shield, and justice their right." Javier Cremades, WJA president, praised Ribhu's unwavering commitment to justice for children and women victims of sexual crimes, saving hundreds of thousands of children and establishing frameworks that will protect future generations. The JRC, a global civil society network with 250 partner organizations, operates in India, Nepal, Kenya, and the US, using legal interventions and community engagement to address systemic issues. Since April 2023, the JRC has achieved notable results, including saving over 85,000 children from human trafficking, preventing over 300,000 child marriages, providing support to over 34,000 child abuse victims, and initiating over 54,000 child trafficking cases against traffickers.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bhuwan-ribhu-militant-contre-le-mariage-des-enfants-recoit-une-medal-of-honour-au-world-law-congress-302446689.htmlA recent survey highlights the risks of employees using AI tools at work, with nearly half admitting to entering sensitive data into public platforms like ChatGPT and 44% violating their company's internal policies by preferring these solutions. Younger employees are more likely to engage in such practices, posing significant financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches for organizations. Experts, including Professor Nicole Gillespie and David Rowlands of KPMG International, emphasize the need for stronger governance around AI to ensure its responsible development and adoption, creating a culture of trust where employees feel safe sharing their use of AI without fear of judgment.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/06/ai-at-work-weighing-up-the-benefits-and-issues-of-trustFrench President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen criticized US President Donald Trump's policies on science, calling them a "gigantic miscalculation". The EU is launching a €500 million incentive package to attract researchers from the US. Macron stated that no government should be able to dictate what research can or cannot be done, amid reports of US research programs being closed and federal workers being fired.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1308740-europe-makes-a-pitch-to-attract-scientists-shunned-by-usGoogle is shifting its focus to featured snippets, knowledge panels, and other Search Engine Results Page (SERP) elements to maintain visibility as organic clicks become increasingly difficult to obtain. This move aims to prioritize high-quality content that can effectively answer users' queries before they click on a website. To adapt to this change, companies like Amazon and Walmart are optimizing their product pages with detailed descriptions and high-quality images to increase the chances of appearing in featured snippets. Meanwhile, Google is also exploring ways to better attribute traffic from AI platforms like ChatGPT, which can refer more visitors per user than traditional organic searches.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googles-walled-garden-users-make-10-clicks-before-leaving/546049/Harvard University will continue to defend itself against government overreach aimed at stifling research and innovation. The university's spokesperson stated that the freeze on future funding represents a new tactic by the Trump administration, which has targeted Harvard due to allegations of antisemitism on campus during pro-Palestinian protests. The US president has termed these protests "antisemitic", but Jewish groups and protesters argue this is a misrepresentation of their criticism of regional conflict and advocacy for Palestinian rights. In response, Harvard rejected the government's demands, calling them an attack on free speech and academic freedom, and sued the Trump administration after $2.3 billion in federal funding was suspended.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603325-trump-administration-freezes-billions-of-dollars-in-future-grants-to-harvardThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is expected to significantly contribute to India’s trade education ecosystem with its GIFT City campus, which holds an A+ grade from NAAC and is accredited by AACSB. This move supports the nation's aspiration of becoming a global export powerhouse.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/off-campus-centre-of-indian-institute-of-foreign-trade-to-come-up-at-gift-city-2/