Grain, author on GRAIN

Online Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Gender

17 February 2025 par Grain

On Friday 21 February 2025, from 10am to 1pm GMT, the GRAIN (Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network) is organising a training course on the Zoom platform to build the capacity of players in the field of gender and artificial intelligence. This virtual workshop will provide a platform for raising participants' awareness and equipping them with ... Lire la suite

Members of the Grain network equipped to take gender into account in Artificial Intelligence innovations

25 April 202530 January 2025 par Grain

On Monday 29 January 2025, the GRAIN network organised an online training session on "Artificial Intelligence and Gender" for beneficiaries of the Grain project who are also members of the GRAIN network. The aim of the training was, among other things, to strengthen participants' understanding of how to integrate gender perspectives into ... Lire la suite

IPAR's contribution to the analysis of policy, legal, institutional and ethical frameworks for responsible AI in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal)

9 January 20257 January 2025 par Grain

In issue 16 of the journal: focusing on IPAR's contribution to the analysis of policy, legal, institutional and ethical frameworks for responsible AI in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal) 16 | 2024Artificial Intelligence: A lever for sustainable development in Africa Part 1: Ethics and public policy Published in the ... Lire la suite

Highlights from the GRAIN Members Workshop

9 January 20257 January 2025 par Grain

Highlights from the GRAIN Members Workshop, convened from April 16th to 18th, 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. Related articles STEM AND EDUCATION: RESEARCHING GENDER GAPS Not that long ago, people lived and functioned in tight communities. Every vendor knew their customers personally and could make... sexual-violence-as-political-instrument-during-elections-in-kenya This Machine Learning Glossary aims to ... Lire la suite

Webinar: Artificial intelligence for productive and sustainable agriculture: integrating gender perspectives and strengthening the role of women

9 January 202515 October 2024 par Grain

The Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN) is organising a webinar focusing on "Artificial Intelligence for productive and sustainable agriculture: integrating gender perspectives and strengthening the role of women". The virtual meeting will take place on Monday 21 October 2024 from 3pm GMT on the ... Lire la suite

Directory of Women in Artificial Intelligence in Africa

30 September 202430 September 2024 par Grain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most dynamic and promising fields in a constantly changing world. However, the presence of women in this field remains limited, particularly in Africa. That's why the Gender and Artificial Intelligence Network (Grain Network) is bringing you this directory specially designed for women working in the field. Lire la suite

Responsible, ethical and feminist AI for development: challenges and solutions

7 January 202513 May 2024 par Grain

The illustration gives an overview of the Gender Café discussions and highlights the main areas discussed: the potential of AI, its negative effects and some recommendations. Members of the artificial intelligence (AI) community in East Africa argue that there is an urgent need for ethical considerations, feminist approaches, as well as ... Lire la suite

Towards a pan-African strategy for artificial intelligence

7 January 202519 April 2024 par Grain

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has published a white paper and roadmap for the development of artificial intelligence (AI), launching a coordinated effort for a continent-wide approach to AI technologies. A promotional concept image shows Africans interacting with digital technologies White Paper and ... Lire la suite