AI in humanitarianism on display at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.
Sydney is a student journalist studying politics and journalism at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She currently works as a features section editor for the Mount Holyoke News, where her focuses include features, politics, and local news. She also does freelance reporting for her local newspaper, The Montgomery County Sentinel, which includes notable alums like Bob Woodward.
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.
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