The AI for Good Global Summit 2025, hosted in Geneva on 8th July 2025  by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), brings together global leaders, technologists, youth, and civil society to explore how artificial intelligence can advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while addressing its risks.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin warned that the greatest danger lies not in AI replacing humanity, but in rapidly embedding AI across society without public understanding or adequate regulation.

 Concerns over emerging “agentic AI” systems capable of autonomous decisions include bias, inequality, energy use, and lack of oversight.

The summit features over 200 tech demonstrations, from flying cars to AI-driven disaster tools. 

Workshops tackle AI applications in healthcare, education, ethics, and governance.

 On AI Governance Day, global regulators will confront the fact that 85% of countries still lack dedicated AI policies.

Health is a key focus, with WHO leading discussions on AI innovations in low-resource healthcare and traditional medicine.

Youth robotics teams and startups compete with AI solutions for climate resilience and education, while the AI for Good Awards celebrate impactful public-benefit projects. 

The summit underscores a shared goal: directing AI to serve people and the planet responsibly.