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How AI can deliver greater impact across society | AI for Good interview with Tomas Lamanauskas, ITU

AI for Good8 September 2026Watch on YouTube

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What you'll learn

  • You learn how AI access can be expanded worldwide, across countries, communities and languages.
  • You see how AI is being applied for climate monitoring, smart infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
  • You learn about the sustainability challenges AI brings in terms of energy, water and electronic waste.
  • You gain insight into how the UN system uses AI to support Member States and strengthen its own operations.
  • The interview took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main topic Tomas Lamanauskas discusses in the interview?
He discusses how AI can become more accessible to all countries, communities and languages, along with the associated sustainability challenges such as energy, water and electronic waste.
For which societal applications can AI be used according to the interview?
AI is discussed in relation to climate monitoring, smart infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
How does the UN system itself use AI according to the interview?
The UN system uses AI to support Member States and to strengthen its own internal operations.
Where was this interview recorded?
The interview was recorded at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.

Topics

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Description from the channel

Can AI genuinely benefit everyone, and what is its true cost to the planet? Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of ITU, reflects on the need to expand access to AI across countries, communities and languages. He also discusses AI’s potential for climate monitoring, smart infrastructure and disaster preparedness, alongside the need to address growing energy, water and electronic waste demands. He further highlights how the UN system is using AI to support Member States and strengthen its own operations. Recorded at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. _____________________________________________________________________ AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.