Workshop Series: What do NPOs do in terms of innovation & use of AI?

Overview:

This event is a two part online workshop about AI and its use for Non-Profit organisations co-organised by Hub member, humanbeyondtech and The Humanity Hub. The workshop gives you a necessary beginner’s insight to use artificial intelligence for good. The first session occurs on February 23 and the second on March 8.

About the Organisation and Expert:

Elif Nisa Polat, the founder of humanbeyondtech, is an Innovation and Technology Consultant for the World Bank, and leverages her experience with AI and innovative technology to help non-profits grow and reach their goals. Humanbeyondtech acts as a technology advisor and facilitator, and helps its clients develop expertise around the potential of new technologies to address development challenges.

Agenda: Session 1

AI 101 for Non-Techies

• Generative AI isn’t new – so what’s changed?
• How are Large Language Models created?
• How good can a LLM become?
• Importance of Data for AI

Workshop

• Writing better prompts to get better results

Agenda: Session 2

Problems with AI

• Bias and regulatory problems with AI
• Energy needs

Opportunities with AI in the short term

• Human cost and opportunity (Job market impact)
• Efficiency
• Research and Development

Where do we stand as the humanitarian sector?

• AI related projects overview: WFP Innovation Lab, World Bank Innovation Lab, UNICEF AI for Good Initiative, IFAD Digital Innovation Lab, WHO AI for Health Program, UNESCO AI in Education Initiative
• Tools available to the humanitarian sector
• Can AI solve all our problems?