Israel is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage as states respond to its war in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank. But as Netanyahu heads into national elections next month trailing in the polls, this sense of isolation might be something he wants to capitalize on, writes GZERO's Will Fitzpatrick. Read here: bit.ly/3VcQH5a

The three top stories we're watching today: France has announced that it will send troops to Saudi Arabia to secure their energy sites amid increased Houthi attacks. India's Cockroach Janta Party has threatened mass protests against elections chief accused of meddling in voter lists. China sends two giant pandas to Atlanta Zoo even as no major deals emerge from Trump-Xi summit. Read here: bit.ly/3Ttnkem

AI innovation or AI regulation? Ambassador Dorothy Shea says it doesn't have to be binary. It's a matter of weighing America's innovation edge against growing concerns over AI agents acting on their own. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

Can the US and China find common ground on AI? On the sidelines of #UNGA81, Ambassador Dorothy Shea joins GZERO's @TonyMaciulis to weigh in on AI regulation, the Trump-Xi meeting, and Lebanon's future. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

Every September, world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly. It's one of the few moments in the year when the people shaping global policy are all in the same place at the same time — but the discussions don't all take place within the UN itself. At the Global Stage café on the sidelines of #UNGA, GZERO and @MSFTIssues brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and global experts for a day of honest conversation on AI governance, multilateral goals, and the deeper questions about where technology is taking us. Thanks to everyone who joined us for these critical dialogues. See you next year!

As AI becomes more integrated into society, what should it serve? @NotreDame's Rev. Daniel G. Groody points to the common good, compassion, and human development, arguing that AI should support the development of the whole person, not just expand what technology can do. #GlobalStage #UNGA81 @MSFTIssues

AI can drive innovation, but who decides how that progress is put into practice? @unfoundation's @e_cousens argues that AI can help advance solutions in health care and climate, but technology alone cannot overcome the political and policy challenges standing in the way. #GlobalStage #UNGA81 @MSFTIssues

AI and technology have become more central to daily life, but @NotreDame's Rev. Daniel G. Groody argues that technology cannot capture everything about being human. “We’re reducing too much of what we are to algorithms and technology,” Groody says. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

AI is changing the cyber threat landscape in ways that could make attacks more precise and scalable. @Microsoft’s @LisaMonaco says the convergence of AI, nation-state activity, and cybercrime is creating a threat unlike anything she’s seen before. #GlobalStage #UNGA81 @MSFTIssues

Could #UNGA81 mark the beginning of a new global approach to governing AI? @unfoundation President & CEO @e_cousens says governments are rapidly recognizing the need to address AI safety, inequality, and access, and that demand for international coordination is growing. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, and governments are facing new challenges. On the sidelines of #UNGA81, @Microsoft's @LisaMonaco discusses how AI is reshaping cybersecurity & the role governments must play in responding to emerging threats. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

Governments are racing to develop AI and gain a competitive edge, but @ianbremmer warns that the pressure to move quickly could have far-reaching consequences for how the technology is governed, regulated, and adopted around the world. #GlobalStage #UNGA81 @MSFTIssues

Millions of children have had their lives uprooted by crises, putting their well-being and futures at risk. GZERO’s @TonyMaciulis moderated a discussion at the UN spotlighting the efforts of humanitarian workers to help these young people protect their mental health and education - and even ensure they just have a chance to play. Joining Tony at the @UN_Partnerships’ Goals Lounge were Marcus Mumford, Musician and @WarChild Global Founding Ambassador; @TFletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, @UNOCHA; Mohammed Al Kubaisi, CEO of @EAA_Foundation; Laura Miller, CEO, @WarChild; Sidsel Marie Kristensen, CEO, @LEGOFoundation; and @MariaJammal, CEO & Co-founder, @HumanityCrew. Look for video highlights of the conversation coming soon

Do middle powers have any power? Faced with two competing global superpowers, middle powers talk a lot about multilateralism, but they don't have a lot to show for it, GZERO's Lottie Tellyn writes. Read here: bit.ly/4hgflsM

Three stories we're watching today: Netanyahu addresses the UN on a whirlwind 8-hour visit to New York, with upcoming Israeli elections in mind. Venezuela is also planning elections - but remains unclear about when they will be, or who will be allowed to run. And Australian PM says that the country's health website was hacked in June by rogue OpenAI agents. Read here: bit.ly/4cZuEFg

As the US and China race to develop and deploy AI, the biggest risks may come not from the technology itself, but from how humans choose to use it. At #UNGA81, @ianbremmer examines how the AI race is reshaping geopolitics and changing how people perceive the technology. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

AI is already changing how we respond to wildfires, care for patients, and educate students. Speaking on a #GlobalStage panel during #UNGA81, @Microsoft's @BradSmi explains how AI can help first responders act faster, give doctors more time with patients, and support learning without replacing human connection. @MSFTIssues

As AI continues to advance, a critical question is becoming harder to ignore: Can we keep it under human control? @Microsoft's @BradSmi weighs the risks ahead and what it will take to ensure AI remains safe. #GlobalStage #UNGA81 @MSFTIssues

Giving people access to AI is only the first step. @ITU's @FredericWerner says that closing the global AI divide will also require education and basic AI literacy, so people can use the technology to create value and solve problems in their own communities. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues

Watch live at 9 am: GZERO’s @TonyMaciulis joins an expert panel at the UN Goals Lounge at UN headquarters in NY. See link below to watch on UN Web TV.