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EY Responsible AI Challenge

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SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 16 is dedicated to promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions, recognizing that these principles are essential for fostering a future characterized by equity and sustainability. With the emerging use of artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives, the UN envisions a world in which “AI could open up tremendous opportunities for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.

Challenge Overview

Why It Matters:

AI Magic in Your Everyday Life:

  • Voice Assistants: Ever chatted with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant? They’re like your digital BFFs, using AI to understand and respond to whatever you throw their way. Ask them anything, and they’ve got you covered!
  • Video Games: Meet the AI-powered characters in your favorite games! They’re not just following a script; they’re smart enough to react to your moves and make the game way more exciting.
  • Social Media: Instagram and TikTok have their own AI sidekicks that learn what you love and show you posts and videos that you’ll totally geek out over. It’s like having a personal curator for your feed!
  • Recommendation Systems: Ever wondered how Netflix and YouTube seem to know exactly what you’re in the mood for? That’s AI working its magic to suggest the perfect movies and videos based on your past binge sessions.

What To Think About:

AI Magic in Your Everyday Life:

  • Voice Assistants: Ever chatted with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant? They’re like your digital BFFs, using AI to understand and respond to whatever you throw their way. Ask them anything, and they’ve got you covered!
  • Video Games: Meet the AI-powered characters in your favorite games! They’re not just following a script; they’re smart enough to react to your moves and make the game way more exciting.
  • Social Media: Instagram and TikTok have their own AI sidekicks that learn what you love and show you posts and videos that you’ll totally geek out over. It’s like having a personal curator for your feed!
  • Recommendation Systems: Ever wondered how Netflix and YouTube seem to know exactly what you’re in the mood for? That’s AI working its magic to suggest the perfect movies and videos based on your past binge sessions.

How to Get Started:

Your challenge is to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to make your community more inclusive, peaceful, or sustainable. Consider how you can use new or existing AI software to improve the world around you.

Additional Resources

SDG 16: Why It Matters
How do you teach AI the value of trust? | EY
Entrepreneurs on resilience and adaptability | EY - US

Real World Examples

  • AI for Human Rights: PimEyes employs AI to help identify and track instances of online abuse or human rights violations, assisting organizations in advocating for and protecting individual rights.
  • AI for Clean Energy: Uplight uses AI to optimize energy consumption in buildings and homes, promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
  • AI for Education: Squirrel AI provides personalized learning experiences for students by using AI to adapt educational content to individual learning styles and paces, helping to bridge educational gaps.
  • AI for Economic Empowerment: Kiva leverages AI to match microloans with underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses, providing financial support and opportunities to those in need.
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