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The PRISM Framework for Responsible AI in Social Innovation

The PRISM Framework for Responsible AI in Social Innovation

The WEF PRISM Framework guides responsible AI adoption for social innovation through three layers: aligning impact mission and strategy, selecting adoption pathways, and addressing capabilities and risks. It urges starting with low-risk, low-cost use cases, building organizational readiness, and ensuring ethics, transparency, and inclusivity. Case studies—from Ashoka’s internal AI tools to SAS Brasil’s ethical healthcare AI—show varied maturity stages. Key considerations span data governance, stakeholder engagement, scalable technology, and cost management. The framework aims to make AI impactful, equitable, and sustainable.

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