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Explain: Artificial intelligence in the humanitarian sector

Hyped for its potential, generative AI promises faster analysis and better feedback in humanitarian response. But evidence of real impact is still thin. This Explain briefing explores what AI can - and can’t - do for the sector, unpacking risks like bias, privacy, and over-reliance, and outlines what humanitarians need to know before adopting it.

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This briefing was written by Linda Raftree and Quito Tsui, MERL Tech.

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