Inclusive Innovation:
An inside look at AI's potential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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About the report
With only six years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, bold and innovative approaches are needed to bridge gaps and meet the ambitious targets. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in accelerating progress toward sustainable development, offering solutions that efficiently address pressing global challenges. At the same time, concerns remain about its potential to aggravate existing inequalities. How can we harness AI’s promise to drive transformative and equitable change that leaves no one behind?
Through an online survey, expert interviews, and roundtable discussions with AI and social impact leaders, experts, and implementers, this report discusses the factors to consider when leveraging AI for an inclusive and sustainable future.
What’s inside:
- What are the current trends, challenges and opportunities for AI as a tool for inclusive development?
- Why is it crucial to prioritize accessibility and build local ownership when designing and implementing AI-driven solutions, particularly for marginalized communities?
- What constitutes a strong enabling environment that promotes AI-driven innovation while mitigating risk, and also fosters data confidence and trust?
- What kind of alliances and strategic collaborations are needed to maximize the potential of AI for inclusive development?
of all survey respondents are familiar with AI tools.
of survey respondents agree that AI has the potential to accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
of survey respondents consider public and private sector collaboration essential to realize the potential of AI for the SDGs.
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