Tech With Respect: AI And Indigenous Community Power
See Corral and other MIT SOLVE Indigenous Communities solutions in conversation with Dr. Cornelia C. Walther at Forbes discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) development and Indigenous communities.
The article emphasizes the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge systems and values into AI technologies to ensure ethical and inclusive innovation.
Indigenous communities have historically been marginalized in technological advancements, leading to concerns about AI perpetuating existing inequalities. To address this, we discuss a "tech with respect" approach, which involves:
Recognizing and validating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in AI development.
Ensuring that AI technologies serve the needs and rights of Indigenous peoples.
Fostering collaborations between technologists and Indigenous communities to co-create solutions.
By adopting these principles, AI can become a tool for empowerment rather than oppression, promoting equity and respect for diverse cultural values in technological progress. Read more about the wâsikan kisewâtisiwin platform, Natives Rising, and First Languages AI Reality–all examples of how Indigenous leadership in tech is critical to the future of culturally responsive AI.