This panel explores how artificial intelligence is shaping social innovation, education, and the social and solidarity economy in Turkey and beyond. Mary Watkins examines the implications of AI in education and capacity building, while Nil Tibukoğlu, General Manager of TİDER, highlights how AI-driven tools help reduce poverty and food waste through smarter resource distribution. Rana Birden discusses the evolving relationship between the private sector and the social economy are enabling social enterprises to integrate AI solutions. Together, the speakers consider whether AI hinders or advances social innovation—and what policies and practices can ensure it does the latter. Moderator: Uygar Özesmi
Speakers
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Nil Tibukoğlu General Manager of TİDER, Sustainable Social Impact Leader
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Uygar Özesmi Founder & Instigator of Good4Trust.org
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Rana Birden Communications and social impact leader
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Mary Watson Professor and Special Advisor to the Provost at The New School