Supporting Vulnerable Populations With AI-Driven Initiatives with Dr. Irina Mirkina of UNICEF

On this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Irina Mirkina, Innovation Manager and AI Lead at UNICEF's Office of Innovation. An AI strategist, speaker, and expert for the European Commission, Dr. Mirkina brings a wealth of experience from academia, the private sector, and now, the humanitarian sector. Today’s discussion focuses on AI for social good.

Key Takeaways:

(03:31) The role of international organizations like UNICEF in shaping global AI regulations.

(07:06) Challenges of democratizing AI across different regions to overcome the digital divide.

(10:28) The importance of developing AI systems that cater to local contexts.

(13:23) The transformative potential and limitations of AI in personalized education.

(16:37) Engaging vulnerable populations directly in AI policy discussions.

(20:47) UNICEF's use of AI in addressing humanitarian challenges.

(25:10) The role of civil society in AI regulation and policymaking.

(33:50) AI's risks and limitations, including issues of open-source management and societal impact.

(38:57) The critical need for international collaboration and standardization in AI regulations.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Irina Mirkina - https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinamirkina/

UNICEF Office of Innovation - https://www.unicef.org/innovation/

Policy Guidance on AI for Children by UNICEF - https://www.unicef.org/globalinsight/media/2356/file/UNICEF-Global-Insight-policy-guidance-AI-children-2.0-2021.pdf

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