Authored by Tuhin Banik, Founder, Thatware LLP
Artificial Intelligence is already impacting our lives in a major way. Be it getting driving instructions through our smart phone or getting daily reminders by our fitness device to increase our workouts, all these are manifestations of how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we function. What is often less understood is the significant role Artificial Intelligence can play in the social sector.
Artificial Intelligence can potentially help solve some of the country’s most pressing problems. As a matter of fact, it can contribute in some way or another to tackling all of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, helping large sections of the population in both developing and developed countries. AI is already being applied in a number of real life situations, from helping blind people navigate and diagnosing cancer to identifying sexual harassment victims and helping with disaster relief. Let us take a look at critical social domains where AI can be implemented effectively.
These are just a few areas in which AI can help address important challenges. While the potential for its use is immense, scaling it up will need focus, funding and concerted efforts from the different stakeholders to work for the benefit of mankind.