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As you read this, scores of philanthropists, donors, and aid agencies are exploring how AI might improve the efficiency, reach, and response times of aid operations. This is exciting. Developing a
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In the past twelve months, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Alliance Magazine, Inside Philanthropy, and many more have all published content that both explores and predicts the future of artificial int
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In October, following earlier remarks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses “enormous potential and enormous danger,” President Biden issued a sprawling executive order (EO) on the technology. The
Decolonizing AI Ethics: Indigenous AI Reflections
This article highlights a quote about bringing an end to colonization and elaborates on how we can imagine AI bringing on this end and starting new beginnings for a sustainable future. We will establ
From Promise to Prospects: Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Peacemaking
There are moments when a change in the environment challenges established approaches and innovation becomes key. The COVID-19 pandemic, which forced large parts of the global workforce – including th
AI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
As we enter into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), marked by developments like OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, we find ourselves at the intersection of profound innovation and potential global upheaval. W
A Role for AI in Peacebuilding
Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in fall 2022, there has been a tremendous amount of global attention on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). With so many unknowns about the capacity
Designing AI For Conflict Prevention & Peacebuilding
The growing prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) poses, as President Biden stated, “enormous potential and enormous danger” for global peace and security. The peacebuilding field, technology en
AI for humanitarians: A conversation on the hype, the hope, the future
As needs rise and the humanitarian sector looks to innovative ways of supporting people living through crises, could some of the answers lie in the power of AI? Possibly. Humanitarians are hopeful