Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid

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AI-Enabled Remote-Controlled Trucks: The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) is testing AI-enabled remote-controlled trucks to deliver aid through dangerous and difficult terrains, starting field-tests in Uganda in 2028. These AI-enhanced amphibious vehicles, known as SHERPs, can reach areas that are otherwise inaccessible.
Legal Virtual AI Assistant: The UN refugee agency showcased a Legal Virtual AI Assistant for lawyers, which uses AI to expedite the determination of the rights available to refugees within country-specific legal frameworks, potentially saving lives through faster case building.
Data Analysis for Disaster Response: The UN’s Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) initiative leverages AI and partnerships with private entities to analyze anonymized mobile phone data and satellite images to predict mass population movements and assess building damage during disasters. This helps humanitarian organizations deliver more effective and timely responses.
Risks and Concerns: Despite the positive potentials highlighted at the AI for Good summit, there are significant warnings about the risks associated with AI in humanitarian contexts, such as ensuring the security of sensitive data and navigating the threat of misinformation about operations and beneficiaries.

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