AI for Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities & The Path Forward

🎙️ AI for Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities & The Path Forward

Can artificial intelligence truly serve everyone—or is it at risk of reinforcing the very inequalities it promises to solve? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid are joined by Elena Ardelean, global AI policy expert and founder of AI4DevelopmentAgency, to explore how we can design and govern AI with inclusion at its core.

Key Topics Covered:
- What inclusive AI really means—and why it matters now more than ever
- The risks of bias, exclusion, and inequality in AI systems
- Designing AI that’s accessible, equitable, and culturally relevant
- Empowering women, youth, and underserved communities through AI
- Real-world case studies of inclusive AI in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe

Special Focus: Equity-Driven AI Strategy
Elena shares actionable strategies from her work with the World Bank, European Commission, and global governments—highlighting how AI can bridge social and economic divides rather than widen them. From rural telemedicine to inclusive voice-first bots, this conversation will shift how you think about AI's purpose, risks, and potential.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how AI can be a powerful tool for equity—when designed to serve all, not just the privileged few.