Global cooperation, corporate innovation key to navigating AI uncertainty
JINJU, South Gyeongsang Province — International cooperation and corporate innovation have emerged as key priorities for navigating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven change and narrowing the digital divide, as former United Nations officials and executives from major conglomerates discussed ways to promote inclusive growth on Monday. The 2026 Jinju International Forum on Entrepreneurship, held…
JINJU, South Gyeongsang Province — Amidst rapid advances in AI and geopolitical tensions, international cooperation and corporate innovation have become crucial for navigating change and bridging the digital divide, according to former United Nations officials and executives at the 2026 Jinju International Forum on Entrepreneurship.
The two-day event, held on Monday and Tuesday, gathered global organization representatives and business leaders to explore how entrepreneurship can facilitate growth amidst shifting economies, supply chain realignments, and rapid technological progress. The inaugural session, chaired by Oh Joon, 71st president of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), emphasized the importance of international organizations' role in fostering inclusive development as AI reshapes economies worldwide.
Nestor Osorio, 69th president of the council, advocated for expanded digital access and support for small-scale agricultural producers, asserting that technological advancements should not solely benefit major cities and large corporations but also empower communities beyond urban centers.
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