Pollicy, an award-winning feminist civic technology collective from East Africa, has announced the virtual launch of its forthcoming research project entitled “Towards Afro-feminist AI”.
The online event will take place on Wednesday 11 October, from 3.30 pm local time (GMT +3). The event aims to foster meaningful discussions on AI governance in Africa.
It is worth noting that Pollicy has been at the forefront of research and advocacy on data and technology as tools for social change. The collective has previously explored topics such as data ownership and technological innovation in Africa.
The latest research project, “Towards Afro-feminist AI”, includes a comprehensive handbook on AI governance in Africa and a reference document (VELAI), which draws on various examples highlighting the need for a new approach to AI on the continent.
This research aims to contribute to the AI4D-Africa programme by focusing on gender considerations and feminist perspectives in the governance, design and use of AI.
The policy research suggests that Afro-feminism should be a key guiding principle for understanding and regulating AI in Africa.
On the agenda for the virtual event: a presentation of the latest research findings; stimulating discussions on the intersection of AI, governance and feminism in Africa; and networking and engagement with experts in the field.
As a reminder, Pollicy is a feminist collective of technologists, data scientists, creatives and academics working at the intersection of data, design and technology to create better life experiences by making use of improved data.
Pollicy aims to foster a culture of responsible data use, promote sound data governance practices and advocate for policies that support a favourable data ecosystem.
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