As the 32nd APEC Leaders’ Meeting kicks off in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, young voices like Chilean innovator Raquel Herrera are demanding action on one of humanity’s most pressing questions: How can we harness AI without harming our planet or people? 🌱
Herrera, part of CGTN’s youth-focused 'Act to Action' campaign, told us: "AI isn’t just chatbots and self-driving cars – it’s reshaping jobs, relationships, and our climate future. We need guardrails to prevent it from becoming a tool that only benefits the privileged." 💡
Her three-point wishlist for APEC members? 1️⃣ Transparency in AI decision-making processes 2️⃣ Global standards to prevent environmental harm from energy-hungry AI systems 3️⃣ Education programs to ensure marginalized communities aren’t left behind
With APEC economies representing nearly 40% of the world’s population, this week’s discussions could set the tone for how tech shapes our shared future. Will leaders turn these youth demands into policy? The clock’s ticking. ⏳
