This chapter assesses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in humanitarian action. It highlights the
increasing use of digital technologies, particularly AI, by humanitarian organisations to assist and
safeguard populations impacted by conflict and crisis. The chapter examines the benefits of using
AI to expand the range of ...
This chapter assesses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in humanitarian action. It highlights the
increasing use of digital technologies, particularly AI, by humanitarian organisations to assist and
safeguard populations impacted by conflict and crisis. The chapter examines the benefits of using
AI to expand the range of tools available to humanitarian organisations. However, it also
emphasises the potential risks of deploying AI in such contexts, as they may expose affected
populations to additional harm and pose significant threats to their rights. The chapter provides a
set of guidelines for deploying AI in the humanitarian context. It concludes by evaluating how AI
can be used to improve the humanitarian situation of civilians in times of conflict and crisis and
whether it is possible to mitigate the risks posed by AI while leveraging its benefits for
humanitarian action.
