At Net Inclusion 2024, Angela Siefer, Executive Director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), warned that AI will create the next digital divide, emphasizing the need for proactive measures from the digital equity community. Siefer hosted a panel on AI and digital inclusion, noting both the challenges, such as the need for training and addressing biases, and opportunities for preparedness. Amina Fazlullah from Common Sense Media highlighted the importance of understanding AI's impact and engaging with policymakers. Luke Swarthout from InnovateEDU stressed that AI builds on existing inequalities, urging digital inclusion practitioners to integrate AI into their work. Swarthout likened AI to fire, with the potential for both benefit and harm, emphasizing the necessity of preparation and engagement in navigating its implications.
At Net Inclusion 2024, Angela Siefer, Executive Director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), warned that AI will create the next digital divide, emphasizing the need for proactive measures from the digital equity community. Siefer hosted a panel on AI and digital inclusion, noting both the challenges, such as the need for training and addressing biases, and opportunities for preparedness. Amina Fazlullah from Common Sense Media highlighted the importance of understanding AI's impact and engaging with policymakers. Luke Swarthout from InnovateEDU stressed that AI builds on existing inequalities, urging digital inclusion practitioners to integrate AI into their work. Swarthout likened AI to fire, with the potential for both benefit and harm, emphasizing the necessity of preparation and engagement in navigating its implications.