Co-design vs. User-Centred Design for AI Solutions

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When developing AI for humanitarian contexts, design approach matters. User-centered design creates solutions for users through consultation and feedback, but designers retain final decision-making authority. Co-design creates solutions with affected communities as equal partners throughout development, implementation and governance.

This factsheet from the SAFE AI Project is a clear and brief practical guidance for humanitarians working with AI to understand the two different approaches to participation in AI development.

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This material has been funded by UK InternationalDevelopment from the UK government.

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