Artificial intelligence & society
The lab · The Digital Palaver
The Digital Palaver questions artificial intelligence with the tools of the traditional palaver: machine memory, the future of rural life, education, digital sovereignty, cultural and linguistic bias, the future of work, the preservation of endangered languages and the ethics of automated decisions.
Discover the labAssignments
- Set the lab’s annual roadmap and its major workstreams: AI and languages, AI and rural life, the ethics of automated decisions
- Lead the lab’s team, its officers and contributors, through monthly meetings and day-to-day projects
- Suggest analysis topics, support their writing and present them to the editorial board
- Organise the digital palavers, debates where everyone questions AI from their own culture
- Represent the lab within the team, with partners and at events
- Build the lab’s projects with the fundraising lead
Profile we are looking for
- A solid grasp of artificial intelligence issues, technical or social
- A first experience of leading a team or a project
- Clear writing and a taste for reasoned debate
- The ability to work remotely with people from several countries
A volunteer role, open to young people
Every role we offer is voluntary. The experience we ask for can come from a course, a student project, an internship, volunteering or a personal project: every skill counts, wherever you gained it. Our roles are designed first and foremost for young people, and we weigh your motivation and potential as carefully as your track record. Want to be part of something big? Apply.
Nice to have
- A background in computer science, social sciences, ethics or digital law
- Command of an African, Asian or regional language
- Research or publishing experience
What this role gives you
- Leading an international lab, from strategy to publication
- A network of young AI researchers and practitioners across continents
- A seat on YouthShare’s coordination team
Applications open until 15 January 2027
YouthShare reserves the right to close this listing before that date, as soon as the right person is found. We therefore encourage you to apply now.
The one-year commitment
A non-profit project is built over time. Every volunteer therefore commits for at least one year: time to settle in, carry the assignment through and pass on what they have learned. The weekly time depends on the role and is shown on each role page.
How selection works
Online application
You choose a role, present your background and attach your CV. A confirmation email gives you your reference.
Profile review
The Talent team reads every application and matches it with the needs of the role.
Video interview
A conversation to get to know each other and shape the assignment together.
Decision and arrival
You receive our answer by email, then your welcome into the team and your first access.
