Cyber Babe: Alita Kanau – The Data Scientist Leading AI Innovation in Rural PNG!

Meet Alita Kanau, a 21-year-old data scientist from Papua New Guinea, who is using artificial intelligence to improve rural healthcare and education.

Profile Overview:

• Name: Alita Kanau

• Occupation: Data Scientist

• Age: 21

• Background: Hailing from East New Britain, Alita specializes in training AI models on locally sourced data to create culturally relevant solutions for PNG’s most remote areas.

Likes:

• Clean Data Sets: She enjoys structuring datasets for maximum impact.

• Field Research: Alita loves working hands-on in rural areas to gather real-world insights.

Dislikes:

• One-Size-Fits-All Tech: She dislikes when Western tools are applied without adapting to local needs.

• Neglect of Rural Communities: She’s frustrated by the tech world’s urban bias.

Turn-ons:

• Purpose-Driven Tech: She’s into people who innovate with impact.

Turn-offs:

• Buzzword Users: She avoids those who talk AI but don’t understand the fundamentals.

*An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story.