Over the past 60 years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant progress, but most of its benefits have
failed to make a significant impact within the Global South. Current practices that have led to biased systems
will prevent AI from being actualized unless significant efforts are made to change them. As technical advances in AI and an interest in solving new problems lead researchers and tech companies to develop AI applications that target the health of marginalized communities, it is crucially important to study how AI can be
used to empower those on the front lines in the Global South and how these tools can be optimally designed
for marginalized communities.