Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have established new priorities for standards and capacity development, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse to support sustainable digital transformation.
New resolutions have been agreed upon, reinforcing the ITU’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the digital landscape.
Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, stated, “ITU standards and capacity development must create the foundation for the digital future we want. My top priorities are impactful standards and the strong industry engagement and support to developing countries that create this impact.”
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AI and Metaverse Priorities
The eight new resolutions aim to support the implementation of AI and metaverse standards within developing countries. These new resolutions include:
- Implementing responsible, safe, and inclusive AI (including collaboration via the AI for Good platform)
- Creating trusted, inclusive, and interoperable metaverse applications
- Driving sustainable digital transformation across multiple industries and technologies
- Outlining technical requirements for digital public infrastructure
- Exploring communication technologies for vehicle-to-everything (V2X), intelligent transport systems, and autonomous driving
- Enabling caller location information to support emergency communications
- Preparing students and young professionals to become next-generation ITU standards experts
- Ensuring continual improvement and evolution to meet new policy objectives and market demand
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the ITU’s Secretary-General, emphasized the significance of a shared digital future, stating, “Together with the global standards community, ITU is committed to ensuring that our digital future is technically strong, with innovation, inclusion, and sustainability at its core.”
Prioritizing critical areas in the digital ecosystem reflects the ITU members’ commitment to supporting developing countries to achieve a connected, innovative, and sustainable future.
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