In this talk, The Good AI Lab and Doctors Without Borders share how they are building a long-term collaboration where AI is taught and developed openly, accountably, and in service of humanitarian work. They will outline how AI enablement, strategy, and applied research projects can fit into a single roadmap, and what they have learned so far about making AI useful in high-stakes, low-resource settings without losing sight of dignity, context, and constraints.
Carlo Rapisarda is a software engineer and co-founder of The Good AI Lab. He currently works at GeoGuessr, focusing on product engineering with an emphasis on mobile development and 3D/graphics experiences. Previously, he led applied AI initiatives at Framna. At The Good AI Lab, Carlo helps translate responsible-AI principles into deployable systems and practical training programs for humanitarian and public-interest partners, helping ensure that real-world AI deployments are useful, safe, and aligned with mission needs.
Sofia Giannotti works in project design and innovation at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Italy, where she develops cross-departmental initiatives to strengthen organizational learning, stakeholder engagement, and social impact. She develops participatory formats for volunteers and youth and supports the integration of digital tools and data-informed approaches into MSF’s strategies.
With a background in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and a Master’s in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA), Sofia combines human-centered design and analytical thinking to foster innovation within complex humanitarian systems. She is passionate about building inclusive processes that enable organizations to adapt and create meaningful change.
