AI in Global Development and Education

This episode discusses the significant potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform various development sectors, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The World Bank report, "AI, the new wingman of development," emphasizes how AI can accelerate progress in agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, energy, infrastructure, and data collection, offering solutions like personalized learning and improved financial access. While acknowledging AI's transformative benefits, especially for personalized education, other sources, such as "The impact of AI enablement on students' personalized learning and countermeasures," also caution about its potential drawbacks, including the risk of widening inequalities, fostering over-reliance, and raising concerns about privacy and ethical biases in its application. These sources collectively advocate for a strategic and careful integration of AI to maximize its benefits while mitigating associated risks in the Global South.