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Sebastian Testani-Frank
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Has his mind wandering between 🇺🇳 digital cooperation, 🎽 running, 🚲 city planning, and ⚽ football.
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📢 Just announced: The UN Secretary-General has opened the call for candidates to serve on the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.

The Panel will provide impartial, evidence-based insights on AI’s risks & opportunities.

🗓️ Apply by 31 Oct

🔗 www.un.org/independent-...
September 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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🌍 How can the #GlobalDigitalCompact drive change on the ground?

Hear from #DigitalCooperationDay speakers including:
- Dave Amos
- Gina Ortiz Jones
- Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr
- Claver Gatete
- Kalpak Gude @projectkuiper.bsky.social
- Rehab Alarfaj

📡 Livestream on 22 Sept: un.org/digital-emer...
September 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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The Government of Spain formalized its €3M contribution to the @un.org to support global cooperation on #AIGovernance today in Madrid.

The agreement was signed by @oscarlopeztwit.bsky.social & @gioasempre.bsky.social. It will help advance the #AIAB’s vision & strengthen #DigitalCooperation.
May 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The Gov’t of Spain announced a €3M contribution to the @UN to advance global cooperation on #AIGovernance.

Following @pedrosanchezcas.bsky.social’s UNGA announcement, it will help galvanize collective action supporting the #AIAB’s vision.

🙏 @mintradigital.bsky.social @oscarlopeztwit.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Next Week: Information Session with Stakeholders on AI Panel & Dialogue

🗓️ 2 Apr, 10am–1pm ET

To speak or participate, register by 30 Mar

🔹 Register now: forms.office.com/e/SktEk6Xejx
🔹 Key dates: tinyurl.com/3t2x94hr

#AIGovernance #GlobalDigitalCompact @spainun.bsky.social Costa Rica @ the UN
March 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Attention all programme management pros! 📢

🚨 P-1 #UNJob Alert

@unodet.bsky.social is hiring an Assistant Programme Management Officer! Support #DigitalCooperation, #AIGovernance & #GlobalDigitalCompact initiatives.

📌 Apply by 20 Feb: tinyurl.com/2mr9snp7

Job ID: 252852

#UNCareers
February 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Key updates from EU #OpenSource Week:

📢 @gioasempre.bsky.social unveiled the OSPOs for Good 2024 Report: tinyurl.com/4r54tc6u

🏆 On behalf of ODET, Omar Mohsine presented the European Open Source Achievement Award to Daniel Stenberg @daniel.haxx.se

💬 ODET & the DPG Alliance spoke at #FOSDEM
February 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Endorse the #GlobalDigitalCompact by 28 Feb 2025 to be considered for the Secretary-General’s implementation map launching in Q2 2025.

Help support an inclusive, open, sustainable, fair, safe & secure digital future for all. ✨

See the list of endorsers: tinyurl.com/bdrfx8mj

#DigitalCooperation
January 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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USG @gioasempre.bsky.social is in Viet Nam 🇻🇳 from 5–6 Jan 2025 for discussions on digital transformation, #AIGovernance
& the #GlobalDigitalCompact.

Thanks to Viet Nam’s Ministry of Science and Technology &
the UN in Viet Nam for hosting.

Stay tuned for updates on LinkedIn, X & Bluesky.

#ODET
January 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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The Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology has transitioned to the @un.org Office for Digital & Emerging Technologies.✨This flows from a UN General Assembly decision on 24 Dec 2024 following the adoption of the #GlobalDigitalCompact.

➡️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/msczjn45

#ODET
January 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Internship Opportunity at the Office of the @untechenvoy.bsky.social 📢

Help organize a major conference, contribute to event sessions, support #DigitalCooperation efforts & more.

🔗 Apply now: tinyurl.com/3fb7rxe3
🗓️ Deadline: 23 Dec 2024
📌 Job ID: 249258

#UNJobs #UNCareers #UNInternship
December 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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Join the Town Hall on the implementation of the #GlobalDigitalCompact, taking place during #IGF2024.

🗓 17 Dec, 8:45am GMT+3
📍 In-person: Riyadh, Workshop Rm 7
🌐 Online: intgovforum.zoom.us/j/98135752893

Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdcm86n6

#DigitalCooperation
December 13, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Today, the UN Tech Envoy’s article, #GlobalDigitalCompact: New Foundations for #AIGovernance, is featured in the @theguardian.com.

Highlights:
✅ Agreement on AI Governance
@un.org scientific panel
✅ Global AI capacity-building network

📖 Read the article: tinyurl.com/mutfbk56

#DigitalCooperation
Global Digital Compact: new foundations for AI governance
At the heart of the GDC is the first truly universal agreement on the international governance of artificial intelligence.
tinyurl.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:04 PM