A young developer has created an artificial intelligence-driven application designed to assist detained protesters in India navigate their way back to their homes safely. The tool reportedly connects users with volunteers who can provide real-time guidance and support, leveraging AI to optimize routes and coordinate assistance. Developed amid ongoing unrest, the app aims to address challenges faced by those temporarily held during demonstrations. Interviews with the creator reveal how the project emerged from a desire to bridge gaps in communication and safety for affected individuals.


Al Jazeera spoke to the 25-year-old man who built an AI-powered app to help India’s detained protesters get home safely.