The artificial intelligence revolution is set to create more resources that must be properly distributed to places in need. Currently, the poorest communities are missing out on the benefits of these advancements, while crisis areas like Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, and Afghanistan are in dire need of these resources.
Resources and Human Needs
The number of available resources to assist humanity is unprecedented in history, yet their unfair distribution continues. Artificial intelligence can help create free time, insights, and new financial resources, and these resources must be properly directed towards areas in need. The artificial intelligence revolution is likely to give rise to a new generation of billionaires and philanthropists who bring with them a love for humanity.
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The concept of "effective altruism," which means that philanthropy should be scrutinized under evidence and calculations, may initially seem illogical. However, no one wants philanthropy to be ineffective, and everyone should ask where our money can have the most impact.
Using Data and Evidence
Organizations working on the front lines of acute global problems need charity that acts both intelligently and with a big heart. Fortunately, over the past 20 years, a revolution in evidence has occurred, and we now have greater access to information about what is truly effective. This makes it easier to help bridge the gap between need and ability.
In fact, there is no reason to limit thinking to a local level. As the world becomes more interconnected, governments have distanced themselves from global problems. For example, development aid from OECD countries is historically projected to decrease by 23.1% in 2025. Now, there is a pressing need for new charities to restore balance in a world that is clearly out of balance.
Nearly 94% of American charities are spent in the United States, while other parts of the world are not only where needs are greater but also where the returns on charity can be higher. The 20 countries facing serious humanitarian crises make up only 12% of the global population but include 90% of those in need.
If charity and "love for humanity" belong anywhere, it is in crisis areas. Fortunately, humanitarians have gained access to more sophisticated tools to help sustain and rebuild people in crisis. Real-time data, randomized controlled trials, and cost-effectiveness analyses have transformed the foundations of evidence and practice.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has conducted over 50 impact assessments and 500 cost analyses since 2020 alone. This information allows us to not only see whether an intervention is effective but also how much it costs and how much more each additional dollar can help.
For example, we have learned how to deliver 40 million vaccine doses in areas like Somalia and Yemen at a cost of $2 per dose. This approach not only helps the health of individuals but also brings sustainable benefits.
We have also demonstrated that by identifying and treating acute malnutrition directly in communities, we can achieve recovery rates of up to 92%. This approach allows us to assist those in need more effectively and at a lower cost.
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