Reimagining Justice and Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence:

Twenty-three years, two months, and twenty-two days ago, Steven Spielberg released A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), a $95 million film featuring a robotic child— the first robot programmed to love. This cinematic milestone is deeply relevant to today’s discussion as it underscores how advancements in technology force us to rethink human values, adapt to rapid change, and address the ethical dilemmas posed by innovation. The movie’s motto was: \"His love was real. He was not.\" Spielberg’s movie conveyed a profound message: the world is evolving rapidly, but we are not. Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today as the Assistant Secretary-General of the Commonwealth to convey a similar truth: the world is advancing, yet we—and our institutions—are struggling to keep pace. The Evolution of Intergovernmental Organisations The first International Governmental Organisation (IGO) was founded 159 years, 6 months, and 26 days ago. It was called the International Telegraph Union (ITU). For the first time, information travelled faster than human beings, necessitating agreements on standards to ensure harmonious communication. Since then, IGOs have proliferated. Institutions like the League of Nations, the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the African Union, and others were created to unite countries, industries, and professions. These institutions were expensive to maintain but made economic sense; their outputs justified their costs...Read More