Algorithmic Justice League 226d ago

🌍 The African continent is not immune to AI harms and injustices. But solutions can’t just be copy-pasted from the West. That’s one of the biggest takeaways from the panel discussion that took place alongside AJL’s @CODEDBIAS screening in Nairobi, Kenya. This eye-opening discussion examines the specific issues facing African countries as new technologies proliferate across the continent. Featuring panelists: -AJL Founder Dr. Joy Buolamwini [tag] -Executive Director of @barazamedialab Maurice Otieno -Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) Dr. Melissa Omino And moderator: -Angela Oduor Lungati, Executive Director of @Ushahidi Watch the full video to learn more about the fight for algorithmic justice in Africa, with topics including: - Governance in the African context - Centering impacted communities when developing & regulating new technologies - The complementary role of art and data when advocating for change Huge thanks to Baraza Media Lab for organizing this engaging event, and especially to Lillian Nyaboke for her remarkable coordination efforts. We are forever grateful to the Accelerator Fellowship Programme of the Institute for Ethics in AI for their ongoing support in making the #CodedBiasWorldTour possible. More ways to engage with AJL's mission: 📣 Want to support AJL's work? Become a sustainer ➡️ donate.ajl.org 📚 To learn more about AI, check out Dr. Joy's book #UnmaskingAI www.unmasking.ai and browse the AJL Book Shop https://bookshop.org/shop/ajlunited 💡 Have you been harmed by AI technology? Let us know ➡️ report.ajl.org 📬 Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all Algorithmic Justice League content. Follow the Algorithmic Justice League and Collaborators: Instagram: / ajlunited / aiethicsoxford / angelaoduor / maurice_otieno01 / BarazaLab / ushahidi X/Twitter: / ajlunited / EthicsInAI / angienicoleod / melissaomino / mauriceotienoo Facebook: / ajlunited / maurice.otieno.5 / BarazaLab / ushahidi Linkedin: / ajlunited / company/institute-for-ethics-in-ai/ / company/ushahidi/ / company/baraza-media-lab/ / in/angela-oduor-lungati/ / in/maurice-otieno-68023634/ / in/dr-melissa-omino-lld-1687162a/ TikTok: / ajlunited 🔦 Dr. Joy Social Media Links Twitter: / jovialjoy Instagram: / poetofcode LinkedIn: / buolamwini All links: https://linktr.ee/ajlunited