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 VoicesChristine Zhenwei Qiang, Global Director, Digital Transformation, World Bank GroupNaomi 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 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANKThe World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
