Promoting Resilience with Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
The following documents delve into the multifaceted role of AI in fostering resilience, highlighting both its transformative potential and the ethical, technical, and practical hurdles that must be navigated.
Promoting resilience through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a mix of significant challenges and opportunities, particularly in the context of USAID's efforts to enhance the adaptability and recovery capabilities of communities and systems. According to USAID, resilience is defined as "the ability of people, households, communities, countries, and systems to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses in a manner that reduces chronic vulnerability and facilitates inclusive growth." The following documents delve into the multifaceted role of AI in fostering resilience, highlighting both its transformative potential and the ethical, technical, and practical hurdles that must be navigated.
- Artificial Intelligence Action Plan by USAID: This plan outlines USAID’s strategy for integrating AI into its programs. It highlights both the potential benefits and the challenges associated with AI, such as ensuring ethical use, managing data privacy, and addressing biases in AI algorithms. The plan emphasizes the importance of responsible AI deployment to enhance resilience in sectors like health, agriculture, and disaster response. Read the Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
- Information Brief on USAID’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Assistance: This brief provides an overview of how AI is being used across various USAID programs to improve resilience. It discusses the opportunities AI presents in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of foreign assistance while also addressing the risks such as technological dependencies and the need for capacity building in partner countries. Read the Information Brief
- USAID AI Ethics Guide: The AI Ethics Guide by USAID focuses on the ethical considerations necessary when implementing AI technologies. It addresses challenges like ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI applications, which are crucial for promoting resilience in a manner that is equitable and sustainable. Read the AI Ethics Guide