Bhutan’s Journey to AI for Social Innovation

Welcome to our latest newsletter, where we explore how AI is driving social innovation in Bhutan. Recently, our founder, Rudradeb Mitra , shared insights on the Rx Podcast Room hosted by Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies about the transformative potential of AI in Bhutan.

At Omdena, we're honoured to be part of this journey, providing customised solutions for customised impact with an AI partner you can trust. Here’s how we’re making it happen:

The Power of AI for Social Good

At Omdena, we believe that AI should advance society, not just technology. Our mission is to create AI solutions that tackle the world’s most pressing social challenges. Whether you're looking to uplift communities, promote well-being, or drive innovation in your own organisation, our AI expertise can help you achieve your goals. By collaborating with us, your company can leverage AI to address specific challenges and create positive, lasting impacts.

Bhutan’s Unique Perspective: Leading Global AI Innovation

Bhutan stands out with its commitment to happiness, compassion, and community well-being. We see Bhutan as a global leader in AI innovation, particularly in addressing mental health challenges. Applying these culturally informed AI solutions can help address mental health or community well-being within your organisation or industry. Omdena’s approach ensures that AI solutions align with your unique values and objectives, bringing tailored benefits to your business.

Overcoming Resource Barriers: Our Approach to AI in Developing Nations

Not every country or company has the resources for AI R&D. That’s why Omdena focuses on applying existing AI models and creating environments where innovation can thrive. We can bring this same approach to your organisation, optimising the use of existing AI technologies to deliver effective solutions even in resource-limited settings. Let us help you build an ecosystem that empowers your team and drives AI-driven innovation, regardless of your current resources.

Building a Thriving Ecosystem for AI Innovation in Bhutan

Collaboration is key to AI innovation. We’ve partnered with Druk Holdings and Investments and Thimphu TechPark to establish the Bhutan AI Lab.

Rudradeb Mitra, Omdena’s CEO, says “The good side of AI is that because access to knowledge has become so democratised, you can get the same kind of knowledge sitting in Bhutan in a temple as you can in Stanford.”

This approach can be replicated within your organisation or community to establish a hub of innovation. With Omdena, you can create a platform that upskills individuals, opens global job opportunities, and develops AI solutions with both local and global impact. Let’s work together to cultivate talent and drive innovation within your company.

Balancing Innovation and Ethical Regulation

Ethical AI development is at the heart of everything we do at Omdena. In Bhutan, we advocate for a balanced approach to regulation—one that protects personal data while encouraging innovation. We can help your organisation navigate the complexities of AI ethics and regulation, ensuring that your AI solutions are both effective and responsible. Trust Omdena to guide you through the development of AI that adheres to ethical standards and fosters trust with your stakeholders.

Building Trust Through Community Engagement

Trust is the foundation of successful AI solutions. By involving local communities in the development process, we ensure that our AI solutions are trusted and unbiased. This approach can be adapted to your business, ensuring that the AI solutions we build together are not only effective but also trusted by your customers and partners. That’s why at Omdena, we have built Grassroots AI that empowers communities to tackle AI development challenges sustainably by focusing on education, innovation, deployment, and scaling. The approach addresses critical issues such as bias, job displacement, privacy, and the need for sustainable solutions. Through ideathons, community engagement, and collaborative projects, Omdena fosters local expertise and scales AI capabilities to drive positive change.

Our Commitment: Collaboration, Compassion, and Consciousness

At Omdena, our core values of collaboration, compassion, and consciousness guide every project we undertake. These values ensure that our AI solutions are not only technically sound but also socially responsible.

As our CEO said, “Consciousness is even at a higher level than compassion because it means being aware of the effects of what we build on society and the world.”

We’re committed to using AI to make a positive impact and are excited to see how our work in Bhutan will help shape a brighter future.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

We’re on a mission to harness the power of AI for social innovation in Bhutan, and we’d love for you to join us. If you’re passionate about making a difference through technology, explore our projects, get involved, or follow our journey on LinkedIn. Ready to bring the power of AI to your organisation? Contact us to discuss how we can collaborate to create customised AI solutions that drive your business forward.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://bit.ly/AIforSocialInnovation