Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The study examines the specifics of using artificial intelligence technologies in UN projects and the associated ethical challenges. The study focuses on the practices of United Nations agencies, as it is in international organizations that the use of AI faces heightened demands for transparency, human rights protection, and accountability. Based on an analysis of regulatory documents, research publications, and opensource UN materials, key AI tools used in UN projects were examined, including big data analysis, forecasting, text processing, and satellite imagery. Three case studies UNDP, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme are examined in detail, revealing the specific ethical risks involved: data bias, privacy threats, liability uncertainty, and the impact of technological infrastructure on vulnerable groups. Particular attention is paid to the tension between the desire for innovation and the need to exercise caution when working in a humanitarian context. It is shown that despite the availability of UNESCO recommendations and UN strategic documents, regulatory approaches remain fragmented, and their implementation is uneven. The conclusion is drawn regarding the need to strengthen unified ethical standards and implement quality control mechanisms for AI systems at all stages of the project cycle, from planning to results evaluation. The relevance of such measures increases as the scale of process automation increases internationally.
Source: Vestnik Universiteta
Institution: State University of Management
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204279303