GENERAL24 Sept 2026
India-based research policy lab launched at UNGA to promote pro-worker AI
A new India-based research lab, the Institute for Human Flourishing, launched during United Nations General Assembly week. It will study how artificial intelligence can create jobs rather than replace workers. Founders Ravi Venkatesan and CEO Urvashi Aneja have backing from The Rockefeller Foundation and Schmidt Philanthropies. It affects employers and workers, especially in the informal economy. Watch its findings before reshaping your workforce plans.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Institute for Human Flourishing (IHF) was launched on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly week as an India-headquartered research and policy lab.
- IHF was founded by entrepreneur Ravi Venkatesan, is led by CEO Urvashi Aneja, and is backed by The Rockefeller Foundation and Schmidt Philanthropies.
- IHF will create a Livelihoods Lab and an AI and Jobs Observatory to track worker experiences and build an Index of Human Flourishing.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep track of what IHF's planned Livelihoods Lab and AI and Jobs Observatory publish, since it may shape how AI is used in workplaces. If AI is changing roles in your business, review your team's skill needs early rather than waiting. For advice suited to your own situation, consider speaking to a qualified professional.
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