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Have you registered for our upcoming webinar? Join us for "Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Responsible AI Development in Africa," co-hosted with hosted the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI 🗓️ Date: Oct 30, 2024 🕟 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Cairo) - 1:00 - 2:30 PM (Cape Town) 📍 Online: Register 🔗 https://buff.ly/48iKPtw The webinar is the second in a series dedicated to exploring “Responsible AI in the Global South,” which highlights Middle Eastern and African perspectives, focusing on nuanced, context-specific approaches to AI governance. On October 30th, we’ll explore the African Union AI Strategy and delve into the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration for responsible AI development across Africa. This discussion aims to chart pathways for ethical, inclusive AI development through a regional framework that fosters collaboration, ensuring advancements benefit all. Moderator: ▪ Dr. Nagla Rizk - Founding Director of MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and Professor of Economics at the AUC School of Business. Panelists ▪ Professor Amr Safwat - Manager of the African Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology - Egypt ▪Ms. Isobel Acquah - Executive Director, Certa Foundation ▪ Ms. Leonida Mutuku, Director of AI, Local Development Research Institute 📍 Secure your spot now 🔗 https://buff.ly/48iKPtw #ArtificialIntelligence #AfricaAI #MENA #AfricaInnovates #MENAInnovates

📢 Save The Date AI Maturity Assessment Framework for South Africa 🌍 A collaborative effort of the project team below, who have crafted a plan to consider how we might determine the level of AI Maturity in South Africa, before we consider a strategy and/or policy on AI , so that such policies or strategies could be evidenced based and data led. FAIR Forward, a project of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH together with Department of Communications & Digital Technologies (DCDT), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and University of the Western Cape want you to join us on this journey. Make your voice heard, have your say on how we create, use, adopt and govern #AI in South Africa. Register now (link in comments) and find out more about the project and how you can get involved. More info to follow about the program. #AI #data #governance #aipolicy #africa #southafrica #framework #aimaturity #collaboration Leona Craffert (PhD)Prof Elizabeth (Liz) Archer Wouter Grove (PhD) Luisa Olaya Daniel Brumund debra setsiba Alfred Mashishi GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini Ulrich Bormann Angela Shumba Msizi Gwala CA(SA) Paul Plantinga Vukosi Marivate Ntsibane Ntlatlapa, PhD Kaven Naidoo

🌍 Excited to announce our upcoming webinar! Our upcoming webinar, "Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Responsible AI Development in Africa," hosted by MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and African Observatory on Responsible AI: 🗓️ Date: Oct 30, 2024 🕟 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Cairo) - 1:00 - 2:30 PM (Cape Town) 📍 Online (Zoom) The webinar is the second in a series dedicated to exploring “Responsible AI in the Global South,” which will highlight Middle Eastern and African perspectives, focusing on nuanced, context-specific approaches to AI governance. On October 30th, we will be turning our attention to the African Union AI Strategy and explore multi-stakeholder collaborations for the responsible development and implementation of AI across the continent. Ultimately, the webinar aims to explore pathways for responsible development and implementation of AI through a regional framework that fosters collaboration, ensuring that advancements are ethical, inclusive, and beneficial for all. Our goal is to foster cross-regional collaboration and amplify the voices of local knowledge holders, addressing crucial topics such as ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and societal impacts of AI technologies in these regions. Moderator Dr. Nagla Rizk - Founding Director of MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and Professor of Economics at AUC School of Business Panelists Mr. Amr Safwat - Manager of the African Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology - Egypt Ms. Isobel Acquah - Executive Director, Certa Foundation Ms. Leonida Mutuku - Director of AI, Local Development Research Institute Register now to secure your spot! : https://lnkd.in/d3WYKD5p #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Africa #MENA #AfricaInnovates #MENAInnovates #EthicalAI #InclusiveAI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #FreeWebinar

🌟 2025 Vision: Shaping the Future of AI in Africa! 🌍 Happy to announce our first Cohere For AI(Cohere) Geo Regional Africa session of 2025! As we step into the new year, we're bringing together AI enthusiasts, researchers, and practitioners from across the continent to chart our course forward. 📅 Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 ⏰ Meeting link and exact time will be shared tomorrow - stay tuned! Join us as we collaboratively craft our 2025 roadmap and explore exciting opportunities in: - Open-source AI development and contributions - African-focused AI agent development and implementation - Cross-continental hackathons and innovation challenges - Knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives - Research collaborations and paper publications - Local AI solutions addressing African challenges 🎯 Why Participate? - Shape the direction of AI development in Africa - Connect with fellow AI enthusiasts and professionals - Share your unique perspectives and experiences - Learn about upcoming opportunities and initiatives - Be part of a growing community dedicated to advancing AI in Africa 🤝 Who Should Attend? - AI researchers and practitioners - Tech entrepreneurs and innovators - Students and academics - Industry professionals - Anyone passionate about AI's potential in Africa 💡 Your voice matters! Together, we can build a vibrant ecosystem that leverages AI to address African challenges and showcase African innovation to the world. 🔗 Join the conversation and help us make 2025 a landmark year for African AI! ⚡ Important: Keep an eye on this post - I'll be sharing the meeting link in the comments tomorrow. Make sure to follow for updates! #CohereCommunity #AfricanAI #AIInnovation #TechAfrica #ArtificialIntelligence #CohereForAI #AfricanTech #AIForAll #AI2025 #AfricanInnovation

Today, we’re highlighting the foundation of The African Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI-4AI). Here’s what defines us: ✨ Who We Are: We are a visionary organization dedicated to advancing AI knowledge and applications across Africa. Rooted in the belief that technology should serve humanity, AI-4AI bridges the gap between innovation and community needs. By fostering collaboration and providing resources, we empower African societies to lead and thrive in the AI revolution. ✨ Our Vision: To be at the forefront of the AI revolution in Africa, where technology meets tradition, and innovation knows no bounds. We envision a future where AI enhances lives and bridges gaps, bringing progress to every corner of the continent. ✨ Our Mission: To equip African communities and institutions with the expertise and tools necessary to implement AI responsibly and effectively. We aim to ensure AI serves as a powerful catalyst for development and problem-solving tailored to Africa's unique needs. ✨ What Sets Us Apart? - A deep commitment to inclusivity and ethics in AI development and deployment. - A collaborative approach that brings together governments, organizations, and individuals. - A focus on practical solutions for Africa’s unique challenges in areas like healthcare, education, and agriculture. ✨ Why It Matters: Africa has immense potential to harness AI for transformative change. AI-4AI’s initiatives ensure the continent not only participates in the global AI narrative but leads it, leveraging its diversity and creativity to shape innovative solutions for the world. ✨ Get Involved: Join us in our mission to create an AI-powered Africa. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a policymaker, or an advocate for change, there’s a place for you in our journey. #12DaysOfAI #AIForAfrica #WhoWeAre #ArtificialIntelligence #2025

💫Exciting Launch Announcement💫 Only 5% of Africa's trained AI talent can afford to access GPUs, the essential instrument for building competitive AI solutions. So no matter how many people we train or how much data we gather, we continue to hit the compute roadblock for true innovation to take place. As Keyzom Ngodup Massally said, history was made in 1945 when the United Nations Charter was drafted in San Francisco to give birth to the United Nations. So it was pretty historic that yesterday, in San Francisco, the UNDP and the Italian G7 presidency launched its Africa AI Hub for Sustainable Development. Celina Lee and I worked with the UNDP team to publish this primer on Africa AI Compute, explaining the key investment that can rid Africa off its compute roadblock and push the continent to the next stage of its AI revolution. Africa is estimated to need $2.5B in investments by 2030 to plug its "compute gap". Together with our budding coalition, we proposed a $15m program to initiate this flywheel and bring Africa closer to becoming the "use case capital of AI for the world". 👉🏾 Read more https://lnkd.in/gvYssmiH Great working with you Tonee Ndungu, Robin A. Miller Omar Jagne, Sharon Machira, Houda Ghozzi, PhD Alliance4ai, Ahura AI and others contributing to this cause.

Dr. Uzair Javaid, Ph.D. Co-founder and CEO Betterdata recently participated in the panel discussion on "The digital Dilemma: Striking Balance in the use of GenAI". The discussion revolved around the applications of GenAI for the future of the workforce and how individuals, businesses and governments can use GenAI ethically and responsibly. #GenAI #artificialintelligence

Multistakeholder Consultative Sessions on the Development of a Continental Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Happy to attend and be part of the stakeholders providing input on the "Continental AI Strategy" of the African Union, focusing on the opportunities and risks AI brings for #Social, #Economic and #Cultural #Development in Africa. To achieve this, it is important to create the foundations and capabilities for harnessing the potential of AI all across the "African continent, including an intra-Africa coordination mechanism, and actively engage in international cooperation on AI Governance (namely the negotiations on the #GlobalDigitalCompact). The sessions will gather input on identifying key strategic elements, broaden the understanding of various stakeholders' AI needs, and deepen awareness of the risks of AI use and development in Africa, helping to draft the #AUAIStrategy. Great to hear from Gabriela Ramos (UNESCO), Jerry John Kponyo (@KNUST Engeering Education Project), Sade Dada (Meta), Amr Safwat (Government of Egypt) and others distinguished guest speakers. + info 👉👉👉 on https://lnkd.in/dCf5C-23 - - / / - - 📣 Background The 44th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Conceptual framework and tasked the AU Commission with expediting the development of a comprehensive, forward-looking, and action-oriented continental AI strategy to effectively harness AI's potential to transform the continent in line with the AU Agenda 2063 goals while managing associated risks and harms. The Continental AI Strategy for Africa will set out how the potential benefits of AI for African social and economic development can be harnessed and the legal and regulatory safeguards needed to protect users and societies at large. Building on the AU AI Conceptual Framework, the Strategy will place emphasis on building the capabilities of AU Member States in AI skills, research and development, data availability, infrastructure, governance and private sector-led innovation, as well as ensuring regional and international cooperation and coordination on this fast-moving and disruptive technology. #GlobalCooperation #DigitalGovernance #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

How can we support a #responsible, #open & #inclusive #AI together with our African partners. Learn more about the Africa AI governance roundtable 👇👇👇 Sharmista Appaya Christine Zhenwei Qiang Casey Torgusson Peter Kusek