Research That Matters Podcast - A Global Deep Dive

Episode 28: Summary & Discussion on United Nations Preliminary Report on AI: Benefits and Harms of Artificial Intelligence for Civil Society

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Publication Date

8-4-2026

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In this episode, we explore Summary & Discussion on United Nations Preliminary Report on AI: Benefits and Harms of Artificial Intelligence for Civil Society, a research-based overview of the United Nations' first global scientific assessment of artificial intelligence. The discussion examines how AI is transforming health, education, agriculture, research, governance, and nonprofit work while also addressing the growing risks of misinformation, bias, cybersecurity threats, deepfakes, and unequal access to AI technologies.

Rather than viewing AI as either entirely beneficial or harmful, this episode explores the evidence behind both perspectives and highlights what nonprofit leaders, policymakers, researchers, and civil society organizations need to know to responsibly adopt and govern AI. Special attention is given to the challenges facing women and girls, children, underserved language communities, and the Global South, while emphasizing the importance of ethical governance, equitable access, and informed decision-making as AI continues to evolve.

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/joni/vol6/iss2/3

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This episode is based on Summary & Discussion on United Nations Preliminary Report on AI: Benefits and Harms of Artificial Intelligence for Civil Society, published in the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation, Volume 6, Issue 2 (July 2026), and was created using NotebookLM to enhance audio accessibility for a broader audience. 

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