Digital platforms, models, and systems have become an important battleground for democracy. Authoritarians have weaponized technology and data. States struggle...
In a world increasingly reliant on technology, digital public infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a critical component of modern society. DPI has the potential...
Published on: Oct 07 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $10 Million for Artificial Intelligence Projects Advancing Economic Mobility
We need to build evidence for how artificial intelligence can improve economic opportunity for low income people. That might mean streamlining access to services...
Published on: Oct 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Why Do LMIC Governments Want Artificial Intelligence Solutions?
As governments develop artificial intelligence strategies to manage the integration of AI within the private sector and its impact on social dynamics, a schism...
Published on: Sep 30 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $20,000 for Digital Ideas to Reduce Government Corruption
Provision of public services in less-developed countries is rife with corruption problems. Corruption at the local level is particularly problematic and directly...
In a recent episode of the “Building the Future” podcast, Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer at USAID, joined Romina Bandura of...
Published on: Sep 26 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How InkubaLM is Revolutionizing Locally-Led Development in Africa
Language diversity on the African continent is both a cultural strength and a technological challenge. With over 2,000 spoken languages, mainstream artificial intelligence...
The digital health landscape on the African continent presents both challenges and opportunities, with a projected $11 billion healthcare technology market by 2025....
Generative AI solutions are impressive. You can use GenAI to create written documents that are almost indistinguishable from college-level essays. This feature...
Published on: Sep 17 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 4 Ways to Stop Digital Colonialism in International Development
Digital colonialism is an emerging challenge in the global ICT4D landscape. While it mirrors traditional colonialism, it operates through control over digital infrastructure...