02/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/19/2026 12:28
The UNESCO event 'Humanity in the Loop - Balancing Innovation and Ethics in the Age of AI' raised awareness for the necessity of implementing human-centered principles into the design, deployment, and governance of AI. Leaders from multilateral organizations, governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector gathered to demonstrate how values-driven approaches accelerate innovation, strengthen public trust, and enhance societal well-being.
Amid rising questions about accountability, fairness, inclusiveness, human rights, and information integrity, steps must be taken to ensure that the promise of AI enables everyone to benefit. Together with its partners, UNESCO is driving efforts to uphold human agency in technological innovation.