Definition
particular application of an AI system to a defined task in humanitarian action, with an identifiable purpose, setting and responsible actor
AidGPT working definition. Source basis below.
Notes to entry
Note 1 to entry: Record inputs, outputs, people affected, connected tools and permitted actions before assessing the use. One system can have several uses with different consequences.
Note 2 to entry: A proposed use remains a proposal until an authorised person has considered the evidence and decided whether it may proceed. Classification alone supplies no approval.
Source basis
AidGPT working definition. These sources informed the concept and its scope. They did not issue or approve this wording.
- DCI AI Hub, A Taxonomy for AI in Social Protection (Sector taxonomy)
- DCI AI Hub, AI Hub Risk Assessment Framework for Social Protection (Sector risk framework)
- Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability, 2024 (Humanitarian sector standard)
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework 1.0, Core (National risk framework)
Concept relations
Broader concept: Humanitarian AI