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.🔗
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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 🔗
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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🔗
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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).🔗
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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 🔗
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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.🔗
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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🔗 Share widely 🙏
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RT @Mehajouini: 💎 I am truly honored and delighted to be featured in the Women in Focus series led by the African Observatory on Responsibl….
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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:
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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🔗
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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 👇
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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:
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RT @DeepIndaba: Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of AI minds? We need YOUR help to develop this year’s Indaba practical….
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RT @gcg_ai: Call for Abstracts: AI & Society in the Majority World . We’re inviting interdisciplinary research on AI’s social, economic & e….
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RT @AI4Dev: 1⃣.A few years ago, AI4D started with a bold vision: to support AI research that drives development across Africa. 🌍. As AI’s r….
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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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RT @gcg_ai: How should AI regulation evolve in the Global South?. Our CEO @racheladamsward contributed to a recently published report by th….
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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🔗
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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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RT @GlobalIndexRAI: How are AI technologies being regulated & assessed across the continent? . Join @ldriafrica tomorrow for discussion on….
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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 🔗
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