New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
Summary
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT has launched Project AI Evidence, funding eight studies to explore AI's role in combating poverty. The initiative aims to identify effective AI solutions while ensuring responsible implementation across various sectors.
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What is J-PAL?
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT is a global research center that conducts randomized evaluations to test and scale solutions to poverty.
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What is Project AI Evidence?
Project AI Evidence (PAIE) is a J-PAL initiative that funds rigorous studies, including eight new research projects, to evaluate how AI innovations can help or harm people experiencing poverty, aiming to identify effective, inclusive solutions for scaling.