7 posts tagged with "AI"

The United Nations High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence report on global governance of AI, outlining concerns and recommending solutions for the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI). The report explores the potential of AI to benefit humanity, including its impact on scientific advancement and economic growth, while acknowledging its risks. The report makes the case for the need for a global governance framework to manage these risks and ensure that the benefits of AI are shared equitably. The report's recommendations include the creation of an international scientific panel, a global fund for AI, and a capacity development network, as well as proposing a new role for the United Nations to lead the international dialogue on AI governance. The report also discusses the importance of international cooperation and the need for a more inclusive approach to AI governance, particularly considering the needs of marginalized communities and developing countries.

While heavily US leaning, here are some takeaways on Kenya (and Africa) from the AI Index Report 2024 released by Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI):

1. 👩🏾‍🔬 Africa's Representation in NeurIPS Women in Machine Learning workshop is increasing: In 2023, 8.93% identified as coming from the continent compared to 3.40% in 2022. That's an almost 3x shift

The Nigerian Naira plunged 31% against the dollar , and the Kenyan Shilling lost 23% of its value in the past few months. These top two worst performers in Africa in 2024 are the continent's top two technology powerhouses. Therefore, while currency depreciation has had microeconomic implications, it highlights the dire need to take a critical look at Africa's innovation, technology, and AI ecosystem. Ory Okolloh, a prominent Technologist, Kenyan Investor and Philanthropist, posted this on her LinkedIn:

Her post represents the broader issue of access to computing in today's world and raises the question of digital sovereignty, a catchphrase used in the push for digital regulations.

In the first of a six-part paper, we have developed a framework through which we will contribute to Africans' discussions and perspectives on the design, development, and governance of Artificial Intelligence in Africa. This includes Data and Data Systems, AI Infrastructure, Talent, and Market.

Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, has become a viral phenomenon. It can generate human-like text and carry out natural conversations on a wide range of topics. But, what is the origin of the name "ChatGPT"?

"The great truism that underlies the civic technology movement of the last several years is that governments face difficulty implementing technology, and they generally manage IT assets and projects very poorly." – Mark Headd

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, during an interview in Lagos, Nigeria with David I. Adeleke[^1], highlighted the promise of AI in Africa and introduced RLHF as a potential solution to AI bias. In this piece, we delve into RLHF's implications and how it might address prevalent AI biases.

Some of the decisions algorithms make about our lives are fairly benign, such as those irresistible ‘Suggestions for you’ on Netflix. But it gets far murkier when artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are used by businesses and governments for decision-making that affects our lives without us ever knowing about it. And worse, without us being able to appeal those decisions.