| Date: | 05.11.2025 |
| Time: | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Location: | Zoom |
Humanitarian AI Under Pressure
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prospect for humanitarian action. It is already in use. From anticipatory action to biometrics, predictive analytics and data analysis, both traditional and generative AI are increasingly becoming part of how humanitarian actors operate. However, organisational and sector-wide policies, capacities and oversight remain lacking. This unpreparedness creates capability gaps, ethical dilemmas, liability risks and uncertainties as humanitarian actors navigate high-stakes decisions in fragile contexts. At the same time, there is no coordinated space for practitioners to share knowledge and develop guidance across operational, technical and legal functions.
This online event presented new studies on humanitarian innovation and the use and procurement of AI tools, highlighting potential harms for affected populations and the responsibilities of humanitarian actors. Building on this evidence, the event sought to convene a cross-functional dialogue on how to move from AI awareness to collective action and AI readiness.
Speakers:
- Giulio Coppi, Senior Humanitarian Officer, Access Now
- Andrea Düchting, Research Associate, Centre for Humanitarian Action (due to illness represented by Darina Pellowska)
Response:
- Pierrick Devidal, Humanitarian Policy Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross
- Stefan Delfs, Head of Division S07, Humanitarian Assistance and International Disaster Response, German Federal Foreign Office
Facilitation: Darina Pellowska, Research Fellow, Centre for Humanitarian Action
Format: Online
Language: English
The first half of this event was public and recorded:
The second part was a confidential discussions using Chatham House Rule and aiming at building a Community of Practice.
