In A Painted Pony Called AI, Dr. Caroline Running Wolf draws on the historical introduction of the horse to Indigenous communities as a powerful metaphor for the future of artificial intelligence. Rather than simply adopting new technologies, Indigenous nations adapted them to reflect their own values, cultures, governance systems, and ways of life. Caroline explores how AI can similarly be shaped through Indigenous leadership, community-owned language data, sovereign infrastructure, and workforce development, ensuring that the benefits created by AI remain within Indigenous communities.
This talk offers a compelling perspective on AI governance, cultural preservation, and the importance of community-led innovation.
Dr. Caroline Running Wolf Language Activist, AI Innovator & Indigenous Data Sovereignty Leader