AI for Good summit takes place in Geneva as countries debate global governance

More than 12,000 people from 170 countries attended the AI for Good summit in Geneva, as the UN stepped up talks on global AI governance.

Exhibitors showcased humanoid robots, assistive tech, and brain-computer interfaces, highlighting AI’s move beyond software into physical and medical uses.

Youth robotics teams also presented projects focused on food security, underscoring the technology’s social and practical applications.

The summit reinforced growing pressure on governments to coordinate rules before AI advances faster than regulation.