UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha Highlights AI to Combat Global Corruption
The United Nations hosted its largest global anti-corruption conference in Doha, highlighting the urgent need to use artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to fight corruption and economic crime. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that corruption erodes resources essential for public services and development, ultimately harming vulnerable populations. The event calls attention to how corruption fuels conflict, entrenches inequalities, and diverts funds critical for protecting people and the environment. Officials stressed that economic crimes are not victimless, affecting millions worldwide by limiting access to healthcare, education, and social programs. With increasing digitalization, AI-driven solutions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 12:54
Greater Manchester school removes 200 books from library after AI assessment, prompting librarian's resignation
In a controversial development, a secondary school in Greater Manchester has begun to remove approximately 200 books from its library, including renowned titles such as George Orwell's 1984 and the "Twilight" series by Stephanie Meyer. This decision follows an assessment conducted using an AI tool that determined these works to be inappropriate for inclusion in the library's collection. As a result of this action, the school’s librarian has faced significant stress and subsequently resigned. The school, which has not yet been publicly named, initiated this drastic step as part of a larger policy shift to guide educational content through AI-driven... [Continue Reading]
