Rethinking 'the Human' in AICEFR A1
16 Apr 2026
Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Steve A Johnson, Unsplash
- Xonorika Kira talks about AI and its effects on life.
- She warns that centring humans can exclude many other intelligences.
- She says other kinds of intelligence are often ignored.
- This exclusion comes from old ideas and systems of power.
- Kira asks for respect for many beings and relations.
- She suggests smaller, local data projects built on consent.
- She wants slower models and tools for local communities.
- Her aim is to protect culture, care and life.
Difficult words
- intelligence — ability to learn, think and solve problemsintelligences
- exclusion — act of leaving someone or something out
- consent — permission given by a person or group
- local — nearby in the same town or area
- culture — ideas, customs and art of a group of people
- protect — keep safe from harm or damage
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Discussion questions
- Do you like the idea of local data projects built on consent?
- Do you think we should protect culture, care and life?
- Have you seen AI tools in your community?
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