To identify practical applications of artificial intelligence, “AI for Good Global Summit 2023” was recently held in which of the following countries ?
- (1)Switzerland
- (2)Japan
- (3)China
- (4)United States of America
Answer
Why
Correct — option (1), Switzerland.
The AI for Good Global Summit 2023 was held on 6–7 July 2023 at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland. The summit's own page, as archived on 1 July 2023, gives that venue and those dates, alongside the line "Identify practical applications of AI".
The same page says AI for Good is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology, "in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland".
Reporting from Geneva on 6 July 2023, The Guardian reported that the summit hosted "the world's largest gathering of humanoid robots", with robots such as Ai-Da, Nadine, Geminoid and Sophia.
The idea to remember: AI for Good is the ITU's summit, held in Geneva; the 2023 edition ran on 6–7 July.
Why the others are wrong
- (2)Japan — Japan was not the host. Some of the robots at the summit came from Japanese research: The Guardian noted that Geminoid is modelled on its creator, Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University, Japan.
The summit itself took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6–7 July 2023.
- (3)China — China did not host the 2023 summit. AI for Good is convened by the International Telecommunication Union, whose headquarters are in Geneva, together with the government of Switzerland.
The 2023 Global Summit was held at the International Conference Centre Geneva on 6–7 July 2023.
- (4)United States of America — The United States hosts the UN Headquarters in New York, but the 2023 AI for Good Global Summit was not held there.
It is run by the ITU from Geneva, and the 2023 edition took place at the International Conference Centre Geneva, Switzerland, on 6–7 July 2023.
Concept
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology, headquartered in Geneva.
ITU and the XPRIZE Foundation organised the first AI for Good Global Summit at ITU Headquarters in Geneva on 7–9 June 2017, to advance AI solutions for global challenges such as poverty, hunger, health, education and the environment.
The 2023 summit page lists health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity and sustainable infrastructure among the global development priorities the platform promotes AI for.
RPSC's 2023 syllabus lists "Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India and International Importance." under Current Affairs, and "Computers, Information and Communication Technology." under Science & Technology.
Its page, as archived on 1 July 2023, scheduled expert machine-learning workshops for 4–5 July, before the summit.
The Guardian's report names robots from research groups in more than one country, including Nadine, from Prof Nadia Magnenat Thalmann at the University of Geneva, and Geminoid, from Prof Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University, Japan.
Key facts
- The AI for Good Global Summit 2023 was held on 6–7 July 2023 at the International Conference Centre Geneva, Switzerland.
- AI for Good is organised by the ITU in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland (summit page archived 1 July 2023).
- The first AI for Good Global Summit was organised by ITU and the XPRIZE Foundation in Geneva on 7–9 June 2017.
- The Guardian (6 July 2023) reported the world's largest gathering of humanoid robots at the 2023 summit.
- Robots at the 2023 summit included Ai-Da, Nadine, Geminoid and Sophia.
Sources: ITU's 2017 summit page and the AI for Good 2023 summit page (archived 1 July 2023).
Study next
Common traps
- Linking a UN summit with New York. The UN Headquarters is in New York, but the ITU and its AI for Good summit are based in Geneva.
- Choosing a country known for robotics research. Robots from research groups in more than one country were shown in Geneva; the host was Switzerland.
- Confusing the organiser with the host government. The ITU organises AI for Good; the government of Switzerland co-convenes it.
A question can ask in which country or city an international summit was held, or which UN agency organises it.
A question can also ask about the theme or aim of the summit, such as identifying practical applications of AI.
Related PYQs
The Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in February, 2025 will be held at :
- (1) Switzerland
- (2) Nigeria
- (3) France
- (4) Armenia
Answer(2)
Same task, the host country of an international summit on technology infrastructure. That question asks where the Submarine Cable Resilience Summit of February 2025 will be held (RPSC's key: Nigeria); this one asks where the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 was held.
Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), identify the correct statements using the codes given below : A. Machine learning is a subset of AI. B. Supervised learning involves training a computer system without labelled input data. C. Machines learn through trial and error, receiving rewards during reinforcement learning. Codes :
- (1) Only A and B
- (2) Only A and C
- (3) Only B and C
- (4) A, B and C all statements are correct.
Answer(2)
Same subject, artificial intelligence. That question tests statements on how AI works, such as machine learning being a subset of AI (RPSC's key: only A and C are correct); this one asks where a UN summit on practical applications of AI was held.
Practice
- practice — not a real PYQ
The AI for Good Global Summit is organised by which of the following UN agencies?
- (a)UNESCO
- (b)International Telecommunication Union
- (c)World Intellectual Property Organization
- (d)UNDP
Answer(2) — The summit page says AI for Good is organised by the International Telecommunication Union, in partnership with UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Options (1), (3) and (4) are not its organiser. - practice — not a real PYQ
In which city was the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 held?
- (a)Geneva
- (b)Paris
- (c)New York
- (d)Vienna
Answer(1) — It was held at the International Conference Centre Geneva on 6–7 July 2023. Options (2), (3) and (4) were not the venue.