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The Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, expressed her concern about the growing gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who lack it.
Martin, who is the first woman to hold this position at the United Nations, warned of the growing digital divide, with billions of people still not using the technology, noting that the International Telecommunication Union estimated the number of individuals lacking access to digital technology at more than 2.5 billion.
Bogdan Martin said women are “less connected” and “less present” in the sector, making up “a disproportionate and growing proportion of the world’s offline population”, about 20 percent more than men in the same situation.
Martin said the United Nations was seeking to ease the gap by raising $100 billion by 2026, despite the need for four times that amount.
Bogdan Martin spoke about the positive impact that AI can have on societies, by strengthening the fight against climate change and poverty, contributing to improving education and healthcare.
At the end of May, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will organize a major annual forum entitled “Artificial Intelligence for Good”.