ALT A person with light skin and long sleeves leans towards a laptop on a desk. Text reads: 'What changes when AI can do more than generate content? How governance is evolving in the age of agentic AI.'

ALT Text reads: 'What's changing? AI is shifting from responding to requests to taking action. Increasingly, AI systems can reason, plan, and act to accomplish more.' Icons show a document, a network, and planning tools.

ALT Text on a softly colored background reads: 'Why does it matter? When AI starts taking action, understanding what it produces is no longer enough. We also need visibility into how those actions unfold over time.'

ALT A conference room with people seated around a table. Two speakers, a woman with blonde hair and a blue scarf, and a man with grey hair, are at the front. Colorful banners with 'Digital @UNGA' are visible.

ALT A man in a black suit and light blue shirt sits at a conference table, looking serious while speaking. Behind him is a large banner that reads 'Digital @ UNGA' with colorful circular designs.

ALT A woman with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a blue scarf, sits at a table during a conference. Beside her, a man in a dark suit is writing. Both are focused, with glass water bottles and tablets on the table. A banner behind them reads 'Digital @UNGA'.

ALT A round conference table with 15 individuals seated around it, engaged in discussion. Each person has a nameplate in front, stating their affiliation to Digital. The room features large screens with colorful displays and modern decor.

ALT A conference room filled with diverse professionals seated around a long table, engaging in discussion. A large screen displays the title 'From Adversarial Misuse to Agentic Intrusions.' Various beverages and snacks are visible.

ALT A roundtable discussion featuring five individuals. A man in a suit gestures while speaking. To his left sits a woman with long dark hair, to his right is a man with a laptop. Others at the table listen attentively. A woman stands in the background.

ALT Two women seated at a conference table. The woman on the left, Eileen Donahoe, wears glasses and a red blazer, speaking to the audience. The woman on the right, with blonde hair and a blue lanyard, listens attentively. Background includes a digital screen.

ALT Five professionals seated on stage during a business event discussing corporate responsibility in crisis times. A presentation screen behind displays the title 'The business of doing good'.

ALT Three speakers seated on stage during a business event. They include a Black man in a suit, an Asian man in glasses, and a woman with long red hair in a green dress. A presentation backdrop features images of global business activities.

ALT A panel discussion titled 'The business of doing good' featuring five speakers sitting on chairs. They engage in conversation, with a backdrop displaying visuals related to corporate social responsibility. The event is organized by The Economist Enterprise.

ALT A man in a business suit sits on a high chair, engaged in conversation with a woman dressed in a blue suit. They are seated at a white table in a modern office space with city skyline views through large windows.

ALT Three men engage in discussion indoors. One man in a suit gestures while speaking, another listens attentively, and a third holds a microphone. A large window displays a city skyline. A plant and a round table are nearby.

ALT A man in a business suit sits at a white table, engaged in conversation with a woman dressed in black. They are positioned in an office with large windows showing a view of the water and city skyline. A camera captures the discussion.

ALT A man in glasses and a suit speaks passionately while seated on a bar stool, gesturing with his hands. Two seated individuals, a woman in a white blazer and a man in a suit, listen attentively. The backdrop shows a modern city skyline through large windows.

ALT A woman with dark hair and glasses sits on a white chair, wearing a black suit and colorful patterned top, gesturing with her right hand while speaking. Two people are seated beside her, with one holding notes.

ALT A panel discussion featuring three speakers. On the left, a man in a suit gestures while speaking. In the center, a woman in professional attire listens intently. On the right, a woman in a red dress holds notes. The backdrop displays logos and laurel wreaths.

ALT A gradient background transitioning from dark blue at the top to light blue at the bottom. Text reads: 'Introducing Microsoft's Digital Commitment to the Middle East' followed by 'Our investments in technology, digital resilience and people in the Middle East.'

ALT A text-based infographic titled 'What is the Middle East Digital Commitment?' It outlines three core pillars: Technology (expanding cloud, AI, and connectivity), Digital resilience (strengthening cybersecurity and data protection), and People (investing in skills and education).

ALT A text-based infographic titled 'Why it matters'. It discusses how Middle Eastern governments are investing in AI for economic diversification, innovation, and talent to support long-term growth in the region.