SESSION TITLE: Ethical AI - Safeguarding Privacy in Africa's IT Landscape: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for IT Players
Date: Wednesday 8th November, 2023 Time: 3:12pm-4:45pm (GMT +4)
Moderator: Gayatri Khandhadai - Head of Technology and Human Rights, Resource Centre
Speakers: Nirusha K., Mark Richard Gaffley, Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Essa Mohamedali, Sakshi Dewoo
INTORDUCTION:
In recent years, the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors and industries across the globe. As Africa's IT landscape continues to expand, embracing the potential of AI is crucial for driving innovation, economic growth, and social development. However, with this technological progress, ethical considerations, particularly regarding privacy, become paramount. This session aims to shed light on the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing Ethical AI in Africa, with a specific focus on safeguarding privacy. By engaging IT players, policymakers, and stakeholders, this discussion seeks to foster a robust ethical framework to guide AI adoption in Africa.
SESSION OBJECTIVES:
• Explore the potential of AI in Africa's IT landscape and its impact on economic growth and societal development.
• Raise awareness about the ethical challenges and concerns related to AI, particularly in the context of privacy protection.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging Ethical AI to address existing privacy gaps and build trust among users in Africa.
• Discuss best practices, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks for integrating Ethical AI into Africa's IT ecosystem.
• Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among IT players, policymakers, and stakeholders to establish a collective approach for ethical AI implementation.
- Explore the potential of AI in Africa's IT landscape and its impact on economic growth and societal development.
- Raise awareness about the ethical challenges and concerns related to AI, particularly in the context of privacy protection.
- Identify opportunities for leveraging Ethical AI to address existing privacy gaps and build trust among users in Africa.
- Discuss best practices, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks for integrating Ethical AI into Africa's IT ecosystem.
- Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among IT players, policymakers, and stakeholders to establish a collective approach for ethical AI implementation.
- Understanding the ethical implications of AI deployment in Africa's IT landscape.
- Exploring the importance of privacy protection and its role in building trust among users.
- Discussing the challenges faced by IT players in implementing Ethical AI while balancing innovation and privacy.
- Examining existing privacy regulations and their effectiveness in addressing AI-related privacy concerns.
- Identifying technological solutions and best practices for integrating privacy safeguards into AI systems.
- Assessing the potential impact of Ethical AI on Africa's economic growth and sustainable development
- Collaboration opportunities among IT players, policymakers, and stakeholders to create an ethical AI ecosystem.
- Enhanced awareness among participants regarding the ethical dimensions of AI implementation in Africa.
- Increased understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with safeguarding privacy in the IT landscape.
- Identification of key strategies, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks to promote Ethical AI adoption in Africa.
- Formation of networks and collaborations among participants to share knowledge and resources for effective AI governance.