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Titilola Olojede on the challenges and opportunities of AI in the African context
In our latest Q&A, AI ethics advocate Titilola Olojede, from the National Open University of Nigeria, highlights the pressing need for more diversity and thoughtful design in the development of AI. She discusses the wide-ranging challenges the field faces—from gaps in education and questions surrounding academic integrity, to the vital role of Indigenous AI systems.…
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Technology for Social Good with Mala Kumar
Mala Kumar is a globally recognised leader in technology for social good, with expertise in UX research design, open-source software, and the evolving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Her work has taken her across continents, particularly to sub-Saharan Africa, where she has driven innovative solutions for social change. In this Q&A, Mala discusses…
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Translating African Realities with Indigenous Perspectives and Digital Archives
By Bethlehem Attfield Bethlehem Attfield discusses her PhD research on Amharic literature, the silencing of African knowledge, and the potential of AI in preserving and promoting African languages and culture. In March 2024, I came across the call for papers for the African Studies Association of UK (ASAUK) conference which was to be held at…
