The role of technology in various facets of our daily lives and societies is fast growing. How can humanity shape this technological wave? How can we anticipate, and steer the impact of artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum and other emerging technologies? How do we ensure that technology serves the common good and empowers people?
Building on our previous programme Stronger Together - AI for the Common Good, Tech for Humanity aims to offer knowledge and skills to young people to envision a world where technology serves as a catalyst for positive change.
Learning objectives of the programme
- an understanding of the imminent waves of AI-driven technology
- an introduction to proactive strategies to engage with these technological waves
- strategies for directing technology towards positive ends
- expertise in crafting and executing technology strategies
- tools for generating meaningful social impact
As part of the Youth Connect programme, we are aiming to highlight a range of contemporary critical topics and provide opportunities for dialogue between youth and policy makers allowing for young people’s views to be shaped into recommendations. In the previous two years of the programme, activities such as focus groups, hackathons, study visits and policy dialogues took place to equip young people with skills to raise their voice and influence the future use of technology as a tool for prosperity and inclusion.
In partnership with the UNESCO International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), Microsoft Hellas & Cyprus, learn-tech.io, Collective Intelligence, Universities and local NGOs in Cyprus, Ireland, Greece, Hungary, and the UK we aimed to bring young leaders in the forefront of public discourse on the future of technology and its social impact. The AI for the common good programme was shortlisted in the “Data for Good” category of the 2023 Data IQ Awards.
Building on this successful programme, here is our activity plan for 2024-25.
Activity Plan 2024-25
Five training events in Cyprus, France, Greece, Ireland and the UK where young people will be invited to explore technology strategies and AI’s role in a range of societal challenges like sustainability. Participants will work in teams and produce videos using AI tools to draft their recommendations on how technology can serve as a catalyst for positive change for humanity. (September-December 2024).
Our trainer, Mike Lloyd, a leading expert in technology, will help the teams to facilitate these ideas and turn them into powerful messages using technology. The compilation of the best videos from each event will be showcased online and featured in public and policy forums.
Dates:
4, 5, 6 November, London, UK
11, 12, 13 November, Dublin, Ireland
22, 23, 24 November, Nicosia, Cyprus
29, 30 November, 1st December, Athens, Greece