Deadline: 13-Jan-2025
The FCDO invites proposals to conduct research on how humanitarian actors can address the risks associated with AI systems so they can be used responsibly.
This project will recommend an approach to responsible AI in humanitarian action. This will guide the practices of humanitarian actors. It should be developed, collaboratively, proportionately and mindful of humanitarian principles.
Sectors
- Humanitarian emergencies/disasters, Innovation, Research, Technology
What the fund will achieve?
- Respondents are encouraged to set out their own methodology to deliver the above objective, including recommendations on the scope of the project, although for illustrative purposes they expect delivering this will involve these steps:
- Mapping
- To include:
- safety approaches which may be relevant to humanitarian actors (for example standards, assurance tools, governance frameworks, evaluation tools, relevant regulatory requirements should also be explored)
- potential socio-technical risks generated from humanitarian actors using AI tools. This could potentially take a risk-based lens to map different approaches against different risks or AI use cases
- To include:
- Synthesising the mapping into practical options for a responsible AI framework
- This may involve packaging existing tools but could also involve suggestions to tweak practices developed in other sectors. Assess the practical implications of these options on humanitarian delivery and their long-term feasibility. Convene implementers, tech organisations, donors and representatives of affected populations to understand their views and what might be proportionate.
- Based on the assessment, recommend a framework for responsible AI in humanitarian action.
- Disseminate the agreed approach and where appropriate provide or adapt existing tools and guidance to humanitarian actors to support its use.
Funding Information
- Value of funding:
- £10,001 to £100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UK-based non-profit organisations, educational institutions, Humanitarian relief organisations.
For more information, visit FCDO.