What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for the Developing World? | The Development Podcast

Does artificial intelligence amount to a dystopian nightmare for the developing world, eliminating jobs and confirming the worse biases across societies? Or could it lead the way to a brighter future, helping to solve critical development issues? We explore the ways in which artificial intelligence is being used across the globe at a grassroots level in India, Papua New Guinea – as well as get the big picture. Join The Development Podcast!
Featured Voices
• Christine Zhenwei Qiang, Global Director, Digital Transformation, World Bank Group
• Naomi Longa, Seawomen of Melanesia, Papua New Guinea;
• Fred Munene, “Farm with Fred” farmer and YouTuber, Kenya;
• Snehal Joshi, Principal, Shikha Academy, India;
• Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Director of Product Impact at Google;
• Petra Molnar, Harvard Faculty Associate, lawyer, anthropologist, and author

Timestamps
[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic
[02:59] Artificial intelligence to protect the coral reefs in Papua New Guinea
[05:50] Artificial intelligence in educational settings in India
[07:36] Artificial intelligence, agriculture, and youth in Kenya
[09:05] How is AI already being used in the developing world and expansion ahead
[11:49] What are the ethical considerations to keep in mind
[13:58] Jobs: Artificial intelligence and labor market
[16:11] Programs and partnerships where AI is taking the lead: The case of Google
[20:35] How AI is currently being used in the context of refugees
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