5 Bridging the Digital Divide: How AI Risks Marginalizing Indigenous Peoples

5 Bridging the Digital Divide: How AI Risks Marginalizing Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples, like this girl from the K'iche' community in Guatemala, contribute their knowledge to combat climate change. Credit: UNICEF/Anderson FloresBy Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 2025 (IPS) Although the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) yields numerous opportunities for progress—such as improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and innovative tools for climate reform—it also poses new risks for Indigenous peoples…

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By Oritro Karim* – Inter Press Service (IPS) Although the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) yields numerous opportunities for progress—such as improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and innovative tools for climate reform—it also poses new risks for Indigenous peoples. With AI rapidly transforming the world, it is imperative that there are ethical and equitable frameworks that prioritize inclusivity and work to narrow the gaps …