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AI Advisory Update

We are pleased to announce the launch of our renewed AI special advisory - AI for Humanity. This update, centered on three integrated workstreams (digital literacy, ethical stewardship, and cross-boundary collaboration), reflects our expanded commitment and sharpened vision toward contributing to value‑centered AI aligned with inclusive human flourishing and long‑term sustainable objectives. Visit our page for full details. We are now welcoming implementing partners. Organizations advancing responsible AI or are seeking to adopt AI responsibly are invited to connect with us and explore partnerships.

Webinar: Humanity in the AI Era

On March 18, we are giving a dedicated session at IEEE Future Networks on the topic of: "The current era of rapid AI evolution presents both promising benefits and complex risks. Global conversations increasingly recognize ethics as an essential foundation for successful AI adoption, affirming a humanity-centered approach for collective betterment. This talk explores what this means in practice, reflecting on the broader implications of responsible AI, how technological trajectories can shape societies in materially different ways, and how these ideas connect to widely shared global goals, drawing on some recent examples. Participants will also be encouraged to think through some forward-looking action steps that could help individuals and institutions to better adopt AI responsibly and harness the opportunities this moment presents. The discussion is structured to be accessible for participants across digital literacy levels."

Beyond the Algorithm: Humanity’s Defining Choice in the Age of AI

Our recent article exploring what it means for humanity to take the lead in the AI evolution. Read the full article on Impact Blog.

Launch of Impact Dialogues with Zhu Consulting Podcast: Open for Nomination

Zhu Consulting is pleased to announce the launch of Impact Dialogues with Zhu Consulting, a new podcast series dedicated to leadership dialogues, success stories, and systems-level insights shaping the future of social impact and responsible innovation.

Leaders and organizations advancing thoughtful, impact-driven work who are interested to be featured are invited to contact us.

See official launch announcement.

COHUMAN Global Summit, September 15-16, 2026

We are proud to partner with VTX Consulting and co-convene the international COHUMAN Summit on September 15-16, 2026. This year's theme is "innovation for a collective future".

This global convening is dedicated to advancing responsible AI in service of humanity and the shared global good. Bringing together leaders from across organizations and stakeholders influencing technology, policy, and society globally, the Summit explores how humans and AI can coexist in harmony — balancing innovation and opportunity with ethical responsibility and risk awareness. Through cross-sector dialogue, real-world case studies, and lessons learned, the Summit fosters global collaboration, raises public awareness of core responsible AI concepts, and contributes to practical pathways for inclusive and trustworthy AI progress.

Follow our event page to stay updated. Call for speakers is open - visit the page to apply.

From Dialogue to Delivery: Cooperation and Responsible AI After Davos 2026

As global complexity accelerates, the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos underscored two critical themes: the rising centrality of cooperation and the practical imperatives of responsible AI. This article explores these dimensions in detail, reflecting on what it means for social impact going forward. Read the full piece on Impact Blog.

Event: Strategic Session - From Fragmentation to Civic Renewal: Reimagining Possibilities

Recent developments, including the Doha Political Declaration, have increasingly underscored the urgency of strengthening civic dialogue and advancing multistakeholder cooperation capable of shaping implementation at scale. Yet to move from vision to impact requires systemic transformation. In this strategic session, we take a system-level look at the structural conditions required for meaningful participation and practical frameworks civil society organizations can take away. All sectors are welcomed.

The Hidden Debt of AI: Why Ethics Must Be Embedded in Digital Transformation

AI is reshaping how organizations operate and societies function. In our latest article, we examine ethical debt - highlighting why responsible digital transformation is a strategic prerequisite for long-term value, legitimacy, and trust. It explores emerging global signals from policy, human rights, labor, and sustainability frameworks, and what it means for innovation going forward. Read the full piece on Impact Blog.

A New Global Compass for Social Development: What the Doha Political Declaration Means for Pathway Forward

Our analysis of the monumental event Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) that took place on 4-6 November in Doha, Qatar, and the Doha Political Declaration - a global commitment for sustainable social development that's going to shape the years to come.

On Impact Blog, including a Podcast episode.

Rethinking Civic Space in a Fragmented World: The Challenge, the Power, and the Pathway Forward

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