Importance of Decoloniality in Deploying AI to Achieve the UN SDGs
Decoloniality is a theoretical and practical framework aimed at dismantling the structures, knowledge systems, and power ...
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South Africa Withdraws Draft AI Policy After Discovery of Fabricated References
South Africa has withdrawn its Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy following the confirmation that the document ...
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South Africa Releases Draft AI Policy for Public Comment
South Africa has taken a further step in formalising its approach to artificial intelligence governance, with ...
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Africa’s AI Future Depends on Data and Language — Medicine Must Lead, Not Follow
When I recently reflected on Trevor Ncube’s warning about the disruptive power of artificial intelligence across ...
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In Pursuit of the Climate Change Agenda and Adequate Global Energy Supply: Is Artificial Intelligence a Friend or Foe?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems need to be powered. They require compute resources, comprising hardware and infrastructure ...
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Africa’s Quiet AI Revolution: The 2026 Race to the Frontier of Intelligence
In 2026, Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is becoming a reflection of both ambition and innovation. ...
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Namibia Unveils AI Readiness Roadmap in Collaboration with UNESCO
Namibia has formally launched its Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report, a strategic document that positions the ...
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