Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems

Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems Latest News

Recently, the telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India hosted the Second meeting of the UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems (GI-AI4FS).  

About Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems

• It is a UN Global Initiative.
• It is coordinated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in close collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and World Food Programme (WFP).
• This provided a platform for advancing dialogue on the responsible use of AI in agriculture and food systems by promoting trustworthy and interoperable farmer-centric AI solutions.
• It strengthens international cooperation on governance and standards and identifies opportunities to translate innovation into practical applications.

What is the International Telecommunication Union?

• It is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
• Historical Background
  • It was established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union.
  • In 1947 the ITU became a specialized agency of the United Nations.
• It is an intergovernmental organization that coordinates between governments and private sector bodies with respect to global telecommunication and information communication technology (ICT) services.
• Member countries: It has a membership of 194 countries and more than 1000 companies, universities and international and regional organizations.
• India and ITU: India has been an active member of the ITU since 1869 and has been a regular member of the ITU Council since 1952.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

Source: PIB

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