Executive Summary The latest UN OCHA survey confirms the devastating, systemic impact of recent US foreign assistance terminations across the humanitarian sector. Key findings reveal: Massive Human Co...

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USAID is in freefall, and the consequences for global humanitarian efforts are dire. While the world grapples with the devastating impacts of the recent U.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and social protection systems are no exception. From improving targeting and service delivery to enabling predictive interventions,…

I was delighted to join the SP.org Podcast this week to discuss one of the most transformative and pressing topics in our field: the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in social protection systems. ...

Leveraging AI to transform humanitarian assistance and development work.

Embodied, maker of the AI robot called Moxie, is shuttering. With their closing, parents have to explain to their kids that Moxie is dead.

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Thomas Byrnes Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant | Tech-Driven Innovation for Cash Transfers, Economic Analysis & Digital Transformation Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intel...

The recent incident of Donald Trump sharing AI-generated images of Taylor Swift supporters isn't just a quirky footnote in U.S.

Thomas Byrnes Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant | Tech-Driven Innovation for Cash Transfers, Economic Analysis & Digital Transformation Introduction Imagine a tool that could save humanitari...

Thomas Byrnes Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant | Tech-Driven Innovation for Cash Transfers, Economic Analysis & Digital Transformation Introduction In the humanitarian sector, we routinely ...