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Pop Quiz! Guess the Number of Responsible AI and Data Guides in Humanitarian Aid

Pop Quiz! Guess the Number of Responsible AI and Data Guides in Humanitarian Aid

Published on: Dec 13 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
A recent conference session on Responsible AI called for the creation of an ethical data use framework to guide international development practitioners as they...
What Does USAID Business Forecast Say About Locally Led Development?

What Does USAID Business Forecast Say About Locally Led Development?

Published on: Dec 12 2024 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Yesterday, USAID published its 1st Quarter Business Forecast. It covered many procurement themes for the world’s largest bilateral donor organization. Today,...
Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for AI and Blockchain Ideas

Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for AI and Blockchain Ideas

Published on: Dec 09 2024 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
With over 4 billion people (71% of whom are 15-24 year olds) and 1 in 3 children with Internet access, children’s lives are being shaped behind a screen. Digital...
Needed: ChatGPT Prompt Training for Frontline Health Workers to Use GenAI

Needed: ChatGPT Prompt Training for Frontline Health Workers to Use GenAI

Published on: Dec 05 2024 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
If you believe the GenAI hype, then you should not be surprised by the viral New York Time article, A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness, where...
Please Use Digital Inclusion and Social Capital to Combat HIV/AIDS

Please Use Digital Inclusion and Social Capital to Combat HIV/AIDS

Published on: Dec 04 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
USAID implementing partners can use many tools to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. New research shows marked improvement in health outcomes when organizations focus...
Apply Now: $100,000 Grants for Web3 and Blockchain Projects

Apply Now: $100,000 Grants for Web3 and Blockchain Projects

Published on: Dec 02 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Globally, 1.4 billion adults remain unbanked and completely excluded from the financial system. Nearly 60% are women. Web3 technologies provide a powerful new set...
Giving Thanks to ChatGPT: 4 Ways to Use GenAI Today in Digital Development

Giving Thanks to ChatGPT: 4 Ways to Use GenAI Today in Digital Development

Published on: Nov 28 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
There are many Generative AI tools that are revolutionizing digital development. A recent World Bank report found that ChatGPT is by far the most popular. USAID...
Data Localization Is a Political Decision, Not a Technological One

Data Localization Is a Political Decision, Not a Technological One

Published on: Nov 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
Governments are passing regulations that require companies to store certain data on servers located within national borders. These data localization laws are restricting...
Apply Now: $250,000 for African Clean Energy Projects for Off-Grid Communities

Apply Now: $250,000 for African Clean Energy Projects for Off-Grid Communities

Published on: Nov 25 2024 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
  African communities need sustainable energy access, renewable off-grid solutions, and clean electrification of unserved and underserved communities in Africa....
Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Published on: Nov 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
I created a digital twin using Generative AI to test how well the technology can mimic human writing patterns. Spoiler alert: GenAI is not replacing me anytime...