Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa

Update: 2024-07-24

Description

Artificial intelligence’s acceleration has increased the need for data regulation and privacy protections globally. Chinasa Okolo joins host Landry Signé to discuss AI’s impact on the African continent and the continent’s current policy landscape. Okolo explains why a lack of policy and privacy protection is harmful, and how to design an inclusive AI regulation framework beneficial to all.

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Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa

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Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa

Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa