African Observatory on Responsible AI
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Bringing African voices, values and experiences to global debates on AI. A flagship project of the Global Center on AI Governance (@gcg_ai)
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AI is already tackling challenges like health, energy and food access. Join us for Part 2 of our webinar series. We look to understand what’s working, what’s not and share practical use cases that can bridge the gap. 🗓️ May 28 | 2PM SAST 🔗 https://t.co/6sbxXvRTLZ
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This month’s #WomenInFocus features @leomutuku, AI Research Director at @ldriafrica , championing Africa-led AI. She’s pushing for research driven by local needs, not Western agendas. Explore her journey in entrepreneurship & AI for social good 🔗 https://t.co/Ndf4xtCgwi
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Over 1,000 African women applied for our AI Ethics & Policy short course! 🎉Thank you for your incredible interest. Selected participants will be contacted by April 14th Join our mailing list to be the first to know future opportunities. SUBSCRIBE🔗 https://t.co/0wQmfdaCuJ
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📢 Webinar: AI, Gender & Work How can Africa & the Middle East harness AI for inclusive growth? Join us & @MENAObs_AI to explore: 🔹AI’s impact on jobs 🔹Reskilling & upskilling 🔹Digital inclusion & equity 🗓️ April 9 | 🕑 2–3:30PM (Cairo/Cape Town) 🔗 https://t.co/d0AhbrRmdr
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What would it take for AI research in Africa to create real, lasting impact? For @RoseNakasikiire, it starts with context—developing AI solutions rooted in local realities, from disease burdens to resource gaps. Read how she’s driving change 🔗 https://t.co/d1V435zDU3
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Africa’s biggest AI challenge? Data scarcity. For @CharletteDesire, the key to real impact is building scalable data infrastructure. As Data Solutions & Ecosystem Lead at @AminiTech , she’s working to close Africa’s data gap & power AI-driven solutions.🔗 https://t.co/XjLUCFJvnr
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Are you a woman passionate about AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI? In collaboration with @EthicsLab_UCT , we are offering 5 fully funded scholarships for a short course in AI Ethics & Policy. Apply by 31st March, 2025. INFO🔗 https://t.co/WUWo4DGOjw Share widely 🙏
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💎 I am truly honored and delighted to be featured in the Women in Focus series led by the African Observatory on Responsible AI
The Women in Focus series is back! This month we are featuring four African women leading in AI governance & innovation. First up: @Mehajouini , an advocate for ethical AI & inclusion in Francophone Africa. 📖 Read her story: https://t.co/5k5VllfHgu
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The Women in Focus series is back! This month we are featuring four African women leading in AI governance & innovation. First up: @Mehajouini , an advocate for ethical AI & inclusion in Francophone Africa. 📖 Read her story: https://t.co/5k5VllfHgu
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AI is shaping economies & societies—but are our policies keeping up? In partnership with @EthicsLab_UCT, we will be running a 5 week online course on the role of AI Ethics & Policy in Africa. Learn more and register here🔗 https://t.co/Ah8SPQph6p
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We are proud of our contribution to the AU’s AI Strategy, but how do we move from vision to action? AI enablers remain unevenly distributed on the continent. To bridge the gap, we must focus on harmonized policies & data-sharing frameworks READ 👇 https://t.co/UEhOPd59Fl
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What role should religion play in AI ethics? 🤔 In Senegal, religious leaders have long been trusted voices in national debates. But as AI reshapes society, should they help guide its ethical direction? 🔗 READ: https://t.co/moRymo1ryF
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Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of AI minds? We need YOUR help to develop this year’s Indaba practicals! 🔥 Want to contribute? Fill in your details here before March 14th 2025 👉 https://t.co/UWJjKOyPsc
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Call for Abstracts: AI & Society in the Majority World We’re inviting interdisciplinary research on AI’s social, economic & ethical impacts in underrepresented regions. For more information, visit 🔗 https://t.co/TqbD5SELxd
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1⃣ A few years ago, AI4D started with a bold vision: to support AI research that drives development across Africa. 🌍 As AI’s role in development grew, so did our mission. Today, we take another leap forward. 🙌 Our new website is LIVE! →
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Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) is a programme that aims to foster safe, inclusive and responsible AI ecosystems that empower people and accelerate progress on challenges in internat...
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How should AI regulation evolve in the Global South? Our CEO @racheladamsward contributed to a recently published report by the @InstituteGC that offers a 5-step approach, benchmarking tools, & an AI Regulation Wheel to help shape AI governance. READ: https://t.co/6hzTfn4tf8
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However, as AI and digital tools expand, the challenge remains: how to integrate them into the socio-economic fabric while ensuring strong data protection. Here's an article that explores how Cameroon is navigating this evolving landscape READ🔗 https://t.co/wWQL4Ngp01
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Cameroon recently passed its 1st data protection law- a key step in balancing digital transformation with privacy rights. #DataPrivacyDay 🧵
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How are AI technologies being regulated & assessed across the continent? Join @ldriafrica tomorrow for discussion on the evolving landscape of Responsible AI in Africa. Register🔗 https://t.co/SiZpF7Rjp9
📢Happening Tomorrow! Join us as we unpack opportunities, challenges, and regional nuances influencing Responsible AI in #Africa We are excited to have @leomutuku , @Mehajouini and @MelissaOmino in our panel. Register here: https://t.co/mqEQBRVKsD
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How are Global South countries protecting workers' rights in the age of AI? This paper explores emerging norms, drawing on data from the inaugural Global Index on Responsible AI (@GlobalIndexRAI ) 2024. READ 🔗 https://t.co/CXljNhrovN
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