Maria Ressa, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Urvashi Aneja are delving into the effects of current AI advancements on the Global South. While the majority of AI tools are created in Silicon Valley, much of the work that drives its expansion is conducted in the Global South. This raises concerns about who will benefit from the technology and at what price.
Ressa and Aneja are examining the impact of AI on communities in the Global South, including its influence on labor conditions, democracy, and the environment. They argue that countries need to move beyond simply trying to keep up with developments in the North and instead consider what role AI should play in their societies.