Cultural intelligence in AI is a nascent field. At IVOW Labs, we research,
​analyze and engage to keep ahead of emerging technologies.

CURRENT PROJECT

Women in History Data Ideation Challenge with TopCoder

At IVOW AI we are building a coalition to crowdsource structured data on
global stories. ​Join this vital effort to give cultural context to AI models. 

​Future datasets will focus on (a) stories of healthcare and heritage;
(b) stories of indigenous people and nature; (c) stories of people on the Autism Spectrum; (d) and stories of refugees. 

​We begin with stories on women in history, culture, science and technology. Currently, there is no comprehensive database to create AI-ready structured data around narratives of women who have inspired humanity across the centuries.
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This collection is necessary to provide critical historical context for the preservation of culture with an emphasis on the role of women. This is the first of ten global AI and Storytelling challenges between 2020-2029 that will introduce global stories to AI and advance Cultural IQ in AI systems. ​As children, we learn our history through the stories our family and friends tell us about our community and where we come from. We can take the same approach to teach machines about our heritage, our communities, our myths and legends. We understand the complex nature of the problem and therefore believe that deep collaboration, diversity, and transparency will lead to best outcomes. 
Join us in paving the way towards more empathy 
and humanity in AI for our grandchildren.
- IVOW Founder and Storyteller in Chief, Davar Ardalan ​