Ubuntu AI Working Group
Starting Jan 2024
About the Ubuntu AI Working Group
This is a collective of dedicated individuals and organizations committed to fostering ethical AI practices, encouraging research, and addressing the societal implications of AI across Africa and largely the Global South.
Background
In recent years, the rapid development and deployment of AI technologies have brought about transformative possibilities across various sectors. However, it has become increasingly evident that the impact of AI is not uniform, and challenges, especially in the global south, need focused attention. The global south faces unique socio-economic, political, cultural, and infrastructural challenges that can exacerbate AI failure modes. From compute to limited access to data and resources, these issues demand a thoughtful and inclusive approach to ensure that AI technologies benefit diverse communities.
Chapters
The working group seeks to solve some of these challenges through different work streams. These efforts encompass data , AI and compute governance, it also includes participation and democracy.
- Standards in Data Governance Towards a general framework of data governance in the global south.
- AI Governance Frameworks
- Compute Governance and Access
- Participation and Democracy
Expression of Interest
This is a form to express your interest so that we can get in contact and explore a partnership. If you are interested in contributing through roundtables your expertise to the Ubuntu AI Working Group, kindly register your interest by filling this form below. You can reach out to Jonas at [email protected] for inquiries or further questions.
Facilators: Imaan Khadir, Joel Christoph and Co-Chair: Kadijatou(Kadija) Diallo, Dorcas Nyamwaya
@ Equiano Institute