2024/25 AI & Peace Winner

Branka Panic I Founder & Executive Director I AI for Peace

Mexico

AI as a Tool for Peace Building

Branka is a political scientist and expert in international security, international development policy, and peace-building. Branka is dedicated to leveraging AI for creating lasting peace, security, and sustainable development. As founder of think tank ‘AI for Peace’, Branka explores the benefits, risks, and ethicalimplications of exponential technologies to address ourgreatest global challenges.

Branka's approach combines data-driven and human-centric methodologies to create a future where AI and peacebuilding work synergistically.

Key Initiatives:

• Combatting hate speech

• Transforming early warning systems

• Enhancing human rights investigations

Strategic Support and Consultation

Branka provides strategic guidance to international organizations, governments, and civil society on AI, machine learning, and virtual reality applications. Her focus areas include:

• Diversity in AI development

• Ethical implications

• Human security

• Accountability to affected populations

Human Rights and AI

Branka is dedicated to using AI to protect and promote human rights while minimizing potential risks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, AI for Peace launched the AI Policy Pandemic Challenge, involving over 70 experts from 21 countries to create AI models addressing the economic impact of pandemic policies on marginalized communities.

Vision for the Future

Branka envisions AI as a tool to:

• Eliminate poverty and hunger

• Combat climate change

• Enable sustainable development and humanitarian action

Her goal is to ensure AI technologies serve society while maintaining ethical standards, ultimately contributing to peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.