Harvard Center for International Development Leveraging AI for Global Development: Opportunities and Policy Implications
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Mar 23, 2025 
Pritham Raja, AI lead at J-PAL Global, and Chinasa T. Okolo, a fellow at Brookings, discuss the transformative role of AI in global development. They delve into bridging governance gaps and addressing digital language divides through inclusive technology. The duo highlights innovative projects, like AI-powered education tools that enhance math learning, and the importance of equitable AI governance by amplifying global perspectives. Their insights emphasize how AI can foster local solutions and preserve cultural heritage while promoting socio-economic growth.
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AI's Uneven Development
- AI development, led by developed countries, creates imbalance.
- Developing countries lack infrastructure, finance, and skilled workforce.
AI's Western Focus
- AI technologies often focus on Western communities, neglecting the Global South.
- This lack of focus creates an information gap on how these populations leverage AI.
Chinasa's Journey into AI & Development
- Chinasa T. Okolo combined her computer science background with an interest in development.
- Her research explores AI's impact on communities in the global south.