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Jun 2024
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What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean f...

World Bank
About this episode

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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ABOUT THE WORLD BANK

The 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.

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