Harvard Global Health Institute 88d ago

In this discussion brings together speakers Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D, Founder and Scientific Director of Technecultura, and Esther Kunda, Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, at the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation of Rwanda. The two explore opportunities and tensions surrounding global AI deployment through the lens of Rwanda. They reflect on practical insights that can inform how governments and funders can build equitable and locally driven partnerships to deploy AI-driven innovation in global health. The session is moderated by Louise Ivers, MD, MPH, DTM&H, Director, Harvard Global Health Institute. This event is hosted in partnership with the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. Timestamps: 3:38 – Rapid rise of AI partnerships in government and industry 6:12 – Rwanda’s leadership in AI and approach to partnerships 10:47 – AI regulation, risks, and equity-focused perspectives 14:02 – Special considerations for AI in healthcare 15:30 – Rwanda’s National AI Policy and six priority areas 20:36 – Transparency in AI and challenges for public understanding 24:10 – Using AI in Rwanda’s health system and daily practice 30:18 – “Technosolutionism,” bias in LLMs, and misinformation risks 33:22 – Audience Q&A Resources: Rwanda National AI Policy (2024): https://www.minict.gov.rw/ai-policy Africa AI Policy Tool: https://www.globalcenter.ai/aorai/africa-policy-tool African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy: https://au.int/en/documents/20240809/continental-artificial-intelligence-strategy AI Diplomacy Guide for Africa: A Resource to Shape Governance and Dialogue: https://www.tgov.org/post/ai-diplomacy-guide-for-africa-a-resource-to-shape-governance-and-dialogue Learn more about this Global Health Coffee Session: https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/deploying-ai-in-global-health/ The views expressed in this event are those of the speakers and do not represent the positions of the Harvard Global Health Institute or Harvard University. This session aims to foster nuanced, informed discussion and support meaningful dialogue across sectors and ideologies.