‘Double literacy’: harnessing AI for humanitarians and social change

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In this thought-provoking episode, Ka Man Parkinson speaks to Dr Cornelia C. Walther to hear her expert take on the implications of AI for humanitarians - and the actions we can take today to keep abreast of developments.

Cornelia's experience positions her as an insightful and authoritative thought leader in this space: a former humanitarian leader with over 20 years of experience at UNICEF, she is now a Wharton/University of Pennsylvania fellow pioneering research on hybrid intelligence and prosocial AI.

In this discussion, Cornelia introduces us to the concept of ‘double literacy’: the mutual influence between artificial and human intelligence - and the dual fluency needed to navigate both. Cornelia explains how understanding AI algorithms and adapting your mindset can help you curate your own AI, gaining deeper insights into both the technology and your own thinking.

Explore how developing this mindset can drive innovation in the humanitarian sector - empowering practitioners to use AI intentionally, stay grounded in ethics, and adapt with clarity in fast-changing contexts.

Tune in for new ways to rethink your AI approach and lead with purpose in the face of rapid societal and technological change.

Visit the episode webpage for speaker bios, links and discussion transcript:
https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/double-literacy-harnessing-ai-for-humanitarians-and-social-change/

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