Giving Thanks to ChatGPT: 4 Ways to Use GenAI Today in Digital Development
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
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
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
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...
The Kozma Test for Artificial General Intelligence: Can AI End Global Poverty?
In 1950, Alan Turing famously proposed the “Turing Test” to measure machine intelligence. If a machine could engage in a conversation indistinguishable from...
Please Stop Conjuring Blockchain Pilots in Humanitarian Relief Programs
Blockchain technology has been lauded as a solution to longstanding development issues, with proponents claiming it can bring unprecedented transparency, accountability,...
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...
Enhancing Information Delivery and Value in Development Projects
In the pursuit of achieving the SDGs, the importance of improving how we access, utilize, and disseminate information is critical. While infrastructure and equipment...
How Will Quantum Computing Impact International Development?
Quantum computing is an emerging technology that seeks to exploit the laws of quantum mechanics to process information with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Given...
Why OpenRAN is a Strategic Imperative for International Development Programs
The global digital divide remains a critical barrier to inclusive development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Access to affordable, reliable internet...