Paper Number
ECIS2026-2163
Paper Type
SP
Abstract
This study investigates how culturally grounded and community-centered design practices can support the development of Indigenous Information Systems (IIS) within the broader field of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). Drawing on the concept of technoficing, the research adopts Action Design Research (ADR) to develop an early-stage, unmanned, Generative AI (GenAI)-enabled micro-retail platform in a remote Atayal tribal community. Implemented on a Raspberry Pi to accommodate local infrastructure constraints, the prototype embeds indigenous values into its emerging design. Early findings from iterative design cycles indicate that modest technologies, when aligned with local norms and participatory processes, can enhance digital inclusion and support community-led, self-determined development. This work offers preliminary contributions to IIS and ICT4D scholarship by illustrating the potential of culturally responsive design that reflects community priorities.
Recommended Citation
Yang, Yen-Ming and Lee, Joyce, "Building An Indigenous Information System With Generative AI: A Technoficing Perspective" (2026). ECIS 2026 Proceedings. 11.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ecis2026/genai/genai/11
Building An Indigenous Information System With Generative AI: A Technoficing Perspective
This study investigates how culturally grounded and community-centered design practices can support the development of Indigenous Information Systems (IIS) within the broader field of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). Drawing on the concept of technoficing, the research adopts Action Design Research (ADR) to develop an early-stage, unmanned, Generative AI (GenAI)-enabled micro-retail platform in a remote Atayal tribal community. Implemented on a Raspberry Pi to accommodate local infrastructure constraints, the prototype embeds indigenous values into its emerging design. Early findings from iterative design cycles indicate that modest technologies, when aligned with local norms and participatory processes, can enhance digital inclusion and support community-led, self-determined development. This work offers preliminary contributions to IIS and ICT4D scholarship by illustrating the potential of culturally responsive design that reflects community priorities.
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