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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for a global effort to ensure digital technology serves humanity and not the other way around. He made this statement at the opening ceremony of the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on Monday, December 16, 2024 under the theme: “Building Our Multi Stakeholder Digital Future,” at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyardh. Mr. António Guterres praised Saudi Arabia for hosting the event and highlighted the significance of the recently adopted Global Digital Compact, describing it as “a blueprint for humanity’s digital future.” Addressing the gathering, Mr. Guterre said “The Compact…