Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Platform
What is this platform about?
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This is a collaborative space where people from diverse sectors come together to explore and build responsible AI solutions for social impact in India. It brings together use cases, inner/open-source tools, learning modules, knowledge repositories, and real-time challenges to spark innovation grounded in context.
Who is it for?
It’s for researchers, designers, technologists, nonprofits, policy thinkers, students, and community members — anyone curious about how AI can be used meaningfully for public good.
How is this platform different from others in the AI or social impact space?
We’re focused on bridging technology and lived experience — building an ecosystem that is open, locally rooted, and committed to ethical AI for the social sector.
Is this only for people based in India?
No, while our work is rooted in Indian contexts, we welcome participation and collaboration from global allies interested in responsible, inclusive AI.
Getting Involved
I’m a researcher/designer/developer — how can I contribute?
We welcome contributors! You email us and give us recommendations,co-create tools, share resources, or mentor participants.
Can I submit my own AI use case, challenge, or framework?
Yes, we encourage it. You can email guidance on how to frame your contribution at community.kiran@wadhwaniai.org.
Do I need technical knowledge to participate?
Not at all — we value diverse perspectives and provide learning resources to help everyone engage meaningfully.
Is there a cost to join or use the platform?
No, the platform is free to access. In the future some advanced workshops or partnerships may have limited seats or fees, which will be clearly indicated.
Learning & Resources
What kind of learning modules are available?
We offer accessible modules and learning material on responsible AI, ethics, human-centered design, and contextual tech building — with real-world case studies.
Are the resources free to use and share?
Yes- resources are free to use- reach out to us and we’d be happy to share them.
Models & Frameworks
What kind of AI models are housed here?
We host models built for education, healthcare, agriculture, and more — with a focus on transparency and relevance to the Indian context.
Can I access open-source code or documentation?
Yes, each model comes with associated documentation and code repositories, where applicable. For now we’re inner sourcing and are happy to hand over most code on a request basis.
How are these models validated for social impact?
We rely on MEL metrics, community feedback, field-testing, engineering benchmarking, and partnerships with domain experts to ensure relevance and robustness.
Can I contribute my own model or dataset?
Yes, and we encourage it. Contributions are reviewed for alignment with ethical and contextual guidelines- please put in requests on GitHub or email us at community.kiran@wadhwaniai.org.
Collaboration & Community
How can I connect with other members?
Join our community spaces (like Slack), attend live events, or participate in challenges and learning circles.
Is there a Slack/Discord/community forum?
Yes. Once you register for a Challenge or as a collaborator, you’ll receive an invite to our community space.
Are there local meetups or events?
We host online and in-person gatherings periodically. You can view upcoming events on the website.
How do you ensure diversity and inclusion in the community?
We are intentional about who we include and how we build. We center equity and accessibility in both our design and our outreach. We operate with a set of guiding principles and try to ensure that communication, service, learning and care is at the core of any action, relationship and leadership.
Ethics, Ownership & Data
How do you ensure responsible AI use?
We use a values-based framework grounded in inclusion, transparency, and human impact. All contributions are reviewed for alignment.
What data policies do you follow?
We follow responsible data principles in alignment with local legislation and do not collect or share personal data beyond what is necessary to operate the platform.
Tech & Support
I’m facing an issue using the site — who do I contact?
You can reach our support team at community.kiran@wadhwaniai.org or through the help section on the website.
Can I request a new feature or section for the platform?
Yes, we love feedback. You can suggest new features through our feedback form!
Is there an API or developer access?
We’re working on this!
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