By Eighteen UN entities joined forces during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all.
The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure that no one is left behind in the fast-evolving digital era.
The two-day global forum brought together leaders, innovators, and youth changemakers from around the world to spotlight how emerging technologies—from digital twins to AI-enabled virtual environments—are already reshaping governance, education, agriculture, health, climate resilience and cities.
“As AI and virtual worlds transform how we connect, learn, and innovate, we must ensure no one is left behind,” said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “This edition of UN Virtual Worlds Day shows what’s possible when we come together to ensure digital spaces truly work across the globe for all people.”
