Toward AI Democratization with Digital Public Goods

Explore the development, impact, and challenges of open-source AI systems as digital public goods (DPGs) in global majority countries through this insightful 43-minute conference talk. Gain a deeper understanding of AI democratization and the role of open-source AI in achieving its goals. Examine case studies of public sector open-source AI projects from Rwanda and Kenya, and learn how these initiatives can thrive in under-resourced environments. Presented by Lea Gimpel from the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) and Daniel Brumund from GIZ, this Linux Foundation session offers valuable perspectives on leveraging open-source AI to promote equitable access and development in diverse global contexts.

Toward AI Democratization with Digital Public Goods - Lea Gimpel & Daniel Brumund