Fighting AI powered disinformation & the global teacher shortage | WEF | Top stories of the Week

0:15 - Countries are targeting AI disinformation ahead of elections - Half the world population is set to vote this year. Governments and businesses in North America and Europe have announced how they’re planning to fight fake news. The US has banned robocalls that use AI-generated voices. These can imitate celebrities, exploit vulnerable people and misinform voters.

01:55 - This tech tool is saving mothers' lives in Tanzania - Maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania remains high. Every day in 2020, 800 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, that’s one woman dying every two minutes. A key cause is delays in accessing critical care. In a pilot, m-mama reduced maternal deaths by 38% at a cost of just $2,000 per life saved.

03:51 - The world needs 44 million new teachers by 2030, says the UN - The shortage is already having significant consequences. It’s leading to larger class sizes, overworked educators and extra financial strain on countries’ educational systems. Which can affect the quality of schooling children receive. Sub-Saharan Africa is the area most affected by the shortage. Sustainable Development Goal 4 aims for free, quality education for every child by 2030 but the teacher shortage is putting this SDG at risk.

05:36 - Millions of women still don't have access to finance. Here's how to change that - Women’s World Banking helps women in the developing world open a bank account and access financial resources, such as a business loan, via their phone. Iskenderian says the concept of ‘financial literacy’ needs updating.



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