One big misconception about AI in development? It taking over the workforce In this interview with Devex at the AI for Development conference in Barcelona, entrepreneur and creative technologist Javier Ideami explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and global development.

Reality check on jobs. “AI taking over” is a misconception in development—humans are being re‑added where premature automation failed. Invest in human‑in‑the‑loop programs and worker upskilling.

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How is AI transforming global development?

From increasing efficiency to maximizing impact on the ground, we spoke to experts at the AI for Development (AI4D) conference on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sector.

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Instead of big #AI breakthroughs, speakers at the #AI4D conference emphasized small, measurable pilots with clearly defined triggers for outcomes and funding paths.

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Open AIR Awarded CAD 750,000 to Transform Artificial Intelligence Related Intellectual Property Law and Policy in Africa Researchers from the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) network have been awarded almost CAD 750,000 for a new three-year research project, Catalyzing AI’s Potential in Africa through Intelle...

Big news!
Open AIR researchers have secured CAD 750K from the IDRC & UK's FCDO for a new project: Catalyzing AI’s Potential in Africa through IP Innovation.

Read more: openair.africa/open-air-awa...

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AI can transform Africa’s future – but only if IP law keeps pace. Open AIR researchers have secured funding from the IDRC to reimagine AI & IP governance for inclusive innovation. #AI4D

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Deloitte's Transition into AI: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Explore Deloitte's transition into AI, including challenges and opportunities, despite issuing a refund for an AI-related project.

Deloitte’s Transition into AI: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Introduction: Embracing the AI Revolution Deloitte is undergoing a significant transformation as it integrates artificial.... @cosmicmeta.ai #AI4D

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Deloitte's Transition into AI: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Explore Deloitte's transition into AI, including challenges and opportunities, despite issuing a refund for an AI-related project.

Deloitte’s Transition into AI: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities Introduction: Embracing the AI Revolution Deloitte is undergoing a significant transformation as it integrates artificial.... @cosmicmeta.ai #AI4D

https://u2m.io/LLiaToLx

Microsoft Brings xAI’s Grok 4 Fast Models to Azure AI Foundry Microsoft is introducing xAI’s high-speed Grok 4 models to Azure AI Foundry. Learn how this partnership impacts enterprise AI, developer access, and the future of multi-model cloud platforms.

Microsoft Brings xAI’s Grok 4 Fast Models to Azure AI Foundry Microsoft is escalating its AI innovation by integrating xAI’s Grok 4 fast models into Azure.... @cosmicmeta.ai #AI4D

https://u2m.io/2e8k77EI

NVIDIA Research Advances Physical AI with Innovative Graphics Technologies Discover how NVIDIA Research advances Physical AI with neural rendering, 3D generation, simulation, and Omniverse-powered world building. Learn what’s new from SIGGRAPH 2025 and why it matters for robots, AVs, and smart cities.

NVIDIA Research Advances Physical AI with Innovative Graphics Technologies NVIDIA is fusing graphics and AI to build lifelike virtual worlds where robots and vision.... @cosmicmeta.ai #AI4D

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Ten reasons not to use AI for development and ten routes to more responsible use - Institute of Development Studies The UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer says we should be mainlining AI directly into every part of government and the economy. The Foreign Secretary says he is planning to bring ‘AI into the heart of our ...

Ten reasons NOT to use AI for development #AI4D and ten routes to more #ResponsibleAI
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Ten reasons not to use AI for development and ten routes to more responsible use - Institute of Development Studies The UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer says we should be mainlining AI directly into every part of government and the economy. The Foreign Secretary says he is planning to bring ‘AI into the heart of our ...

Don't Use AI in International Development or Humanitarian work until these ten social justice issues have been fixed. My new blog for @IDS_UK #globaldev #humanitarianaid
#ict4d #digitalrights #ResponsibleAI #aiforgood #AI4D www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/ten...

Short video explainer on a new #AI4D value chain and ecosystem model

For AI researchers, policy-makers and strategists

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AI4D, Digital Economy, Inclusion, Transformation, Twin Transition: New Research Outputs from CDD, Manchester Recent outputs on AI4D; Digital economy; Digital inclusion; Digital transformation; Twin transition – from Centre for Digital Development researchers, University of Manchester AI-for-Development Co…

#AI4D #DigitalEconomy #DigitalInclusion #DigitalTransformation #TwinTransition:

New #ICT4D research outputs from Centre for Digital Development researchers, University of Manchester:
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Case Studies in the Practice of Responsible AI for Development - Caribou Digital Supported by How are organizations approaching AI, responsibly? How do development organizations evaluate the impact of AI? This project, supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centr...

Happy to be a co-author on this new Caribou Digital report:

Case studies in the Responsible Practice of AI for Development: Examples from Agriculture, Education, Health & Human rights

Very grateful to all study participants who shared experiences with us. #ai4d #responsibleAI #digitaldevelopment