Many women in Latin America are working to change AI. Ivana Feldfeber, from Argentina, created AymurAI. This program looks at court case documents to help understand gender-based violence. It helps find information needed for action.
Since its start in 2021, AymurAI has been used in Argentina, Chile, and Costa Rica. This AI does not change data; it sends it directly to a database. This helps keep data safe and accurate.
Difficult words
- gender — Quality of being male or female.
- violence — Use of physical force to harm.
- program — Set of instructions for computers.
- database — Organized collection of data.
- information — Facts or details about something.
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important to understand gender-based violence?
- How can AI help in legal matters?
- What are some other uses for AI you can think of?
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