BRICS intends to use AI to increase work efficiency and protect workers’ interests
Digital transformation and AI adoption require a joint approach from governments, companies, and unions.
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India’s BRICS presidency is championing women-led diplomacy
India’s 2026 BRICS chairship emphasizes women-led development through ministerial meetings in Kochi, adopting first-ever joint statement on gender equality and launching digital collaboration initiatives.
Iran pushes for AI, green economy, trade harmonisation at BRICS summit
Iranian Vice President Farzaneh Ansari presented three key initiatives for standardization cooperation during the BRICS Heads of National Standards Bodies Meeting in Bengaluru.
BRICS MoU on standardisation would create framework for collaboration: Pralhad Joshi
India hosts the fifth BRICS National Standardisation Bodies meeting in Bengaluru, resulting in a signed MoU to formalize cooperation on standards, AI, and trade facilitation among all 11 member nations.
ILO Backs BRICS Push for Inclusive Digital Labour Markets
ILO Director-General praises India’s 2026 BRICS Chairmanship agenda focusing on resilient employment and digital transformation.
India Chairs BRICS Labour Meet, Trade Unions Say AI Must Not Replace Workers
Trade union representatives from BRICS nations adopted a declaration in Hyderabad calling for human-centric AI policies and safeguards against job displacement.
India’s social protection covers over 1 billion people: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister inaugurates 15th BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit in Hyderabad, emphasizing worker-centric global order and enhanced cooperation among member nations.
BRICS Academic Conference held in Moscow under India’s 2026 Presidency
The Observer Research Foundation collaborated with BRICS Expert Council-Russia to organize a thematic conference on strengthening BRICS connectivity and cooperation under India’s upcoming BRICS Presidency.
Iran Expands Scientific Partnership with Brazil and Other BRICS Countries
New BRICS program supports strategic research projects in science, technology and innovation across member nations