Hija Kamran warns that tech companies often prioritise business models over people. She argues AI trained on biased internet and public records can amplify harms and calls for a human rights approach and early scepticism.
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Artist and writer Xonorika Kira argues that centring the human in AI can exclude other forms of knowledge and intelligence. She proposes practical changes like small, consent-based datasets and slower models to support communities and cultural sovereignty.
Researchers created CODA, an AI tool to give more accurate causes of death in low-income countries where few deaths have documented causes. CODA can work in communities and health facilities and will begin limited trials.
Research groups in Peru and Argentina use AI tools to give sexual and reproductive health information to young and marginalised people. Experts praise potential but warn of bias and call for better data, rules and oversight.
Health groups in Peru and Argentina use artificial intelligence to give sexual and reproductive health information to young and marginalised people. Projects include a Quechua chatbot and a WhatsApp platform, but experts warn of bias and access problems.
Groups in Latin America create open, local AI tools to study gender inequalities and violence. Projects like AymurAI search court documents, protect sensitive data on local servers and help governments and civil society with evidence.
