RAIN-Africa
Responsible AI Network – Africa
The Responsible AI Network – Africa was founded through a partnership between the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana and the Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (IEAI) at the Technical University of Munich in Germany: The aim is to build a network of scholars working on the responsible development and use of AI in Africa.
GENERATIVE AI: OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBLE USE
Date: 26/07/2023Time: 1:00 PM GMT(3:00 PM CEST)Registration: Register HereRAIN-Africa brings a new edition of our workshop series this month on the theme “Generative AI: Opportunities and Responsible Use”. There will be interesting and insightful presentations from our three expert panelists as they share their insight on the Generative AI in Africa. The event will take place
RAIN Africa – Graph Data Science Overview Meetup
RAIN Africa – Graph Data Science Overview RAIN-Africa and NEO4J are delighted to present a special Neo4j Graph Data Science Overview session. Talk: The session will provide an introduction to graph theory and its applications in data science. The session covers the basics of graph theory, including definitions of nodes and edges, and how graphs
Responsible AI & Data Protection
RAIN-Africa brings a new edition of our workshop series this month on the theme “Responsible AI and Data Protection”. There will be interesting and insightful presentations from our three expert panelists as they share their insight on the regulatory landscape and measures across Africa in the context of AI. The event will take place on
Advancing the Responsible Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Local Level
Date/Time: 21 June 2022, 12:00-13:00 (CEST) Place: Zoom – Registration Link: https://tum-conf.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Uof-uqqDkvGNBnZpKqQcXUvWqNGM2CxUKp Event: Responsible AI Network Africa – Conversations on AI with Peter Addo Title: Advancing the Responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Local Level Bio: Dr Peter Addo is an experienced data scientist, and has an extensive background in working with data, and
RAIN-Africa Workshop: Responsible AI Applications in Africa
Date: 07/04/2022 Time: 1:00 PM CEST Registration: Here RAIN-Africa brings to us it’s first workshop for the year 2022 on the theme “Responsible AI Applications in Africa”. There will be interesting and insightful presentations from our panelists as they share their current research works on the application of AI and Machine Learning in the African context.
RAIN-Africa Workshop: Responsible AI and the Development of Smart Cities/Energy Systems in Africa
Date: 19/05/2021 Time: 12:00 CET Registration: Here Moderator: Prof Jerry John Kponyo – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Join RAIN-Africa as we discuss the concept of smart city/energy design and development in Africa through the convergence of data and technology, from different perspectives. We encourage all interested stakeholders to join in on
RAIN-Africa Workshop: Responsible AI and Start-Ups
Date: 17/03/2021 Time: 13:00 CET Registration: Here Moderator: Lavina ramkissoon, Chairperson, Advisor, Conscious Creator AI is anticipated to be a major force shaping the socio-economic structure of development systems in Africa and create efficiencies gains by optimizing key business activities such as supply chain and pricing. In this context, the entrepreneurial opportunities of AI applications
Perspectives on the Future of Responsible AI in Africa
What should be done NOW to prepare for the future? Register here About this Event This workshop will dive into the future of Responsible AI in Africa, from different perspectives. We are partnering with Montreal AI Ethics Institute (MAIEI) on this event; To prepare for the discussion, please complete the assigned readings below beforehand. Readings: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2020/01/13/the-future-is-intelligent-harnessing-the-potential-of-artificial-intelligence-in-africa/Pages
GENERATIVE AI: OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBLE USE
RAIN-Africa hosted a highly successful edition of our esteemed workshop series. This installment revolved around the theme “Generative AI: Opportunities and Responsible Use.” The event provided an exceptional platform for a lineup of accomplished panelists who graciously shared their invaluable insights on the subject. More specifically, the workshop featured engaging and enlightening presentations delivered by
RAIN AFRICA WORKSHOP: RESPONSIBLE AI AND DATA PROTECTION REGULATORY LANDSCAPE ACROSS AFRICA
On the 30th November 2022, RAIN-Africa organized a workshop on the theme “Responsible AI and Data Protection” with three invited panellists, Teki Akuetteh, Arthur Gwagwa and Dr. Bev Townsend. They shared their insight on the regulatory landscape and measures across Africa in the context of AI. Laud Ammah, co-founder of RAIN-Africa, opened the event by briefly introducing the RAIN Africa network
The IEAI and RAIN-Africa head to UNESCO
On November 3rd, Executive Director of the IEAI, Caitlin Corrigan, and Responsible AI Network-Africa (RAIN-Africa) co-founder Jerry John Kponyo took part in the German UNESCO Commission’s workshop on “Ethical AI in Africa – What role can German development and research policy play?”. Prof. Kponyo gave a presentation on the success of RAIN-Africa and the recently
RAIN-AFRICA AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Dear Reader, During the first half of 2022, our team organised two online and one in-person event. We welcomed experts from different countries, backgrounds, interests and expertise and had the chance to discuss various topics related to AI Ethics from the African perspective. A special thanks to the speakers for accepting our invitation and, of
Responsible AI & Ethics From an African Perspective: Summary
On June 28, Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Dean of the Quality Assurance and Planning Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Responsible AI Lab(RAIL) and co-founder of the Responsible AI Network Africa conducted a compelling presentation on Responsible AI & Ethics from an African Perspective at the Institute for Ethics
Conversations on AI with Peter Marley Addo
On June 21st 2022, Dr Peter Martey Addo, head of DataLab at the Innovation, Research And Knowledge (IRS) Directorate of the French Development Agency (AFD), delivered an exciting presentation on “Advancing The Responsible Adoption of AI at The Local Level”. Dr Addo stated that most of the data available for developing AI solutions are generated
RAIN-Africa Workshop: Summary of Discussions
RAIN-Africa hosted it’s first workshop for the year 2022 on the theme “Responsible AI Applications in Africa”. We had the pleasure of hearing from three researchers from Ghana, Uganda and Burkina Faso. Dr. Rose Nikibuule Her research focuses on the application of AI and Data Science to solve problems in the developing world. She uses AI
A CAD $1 Million Grant Has Been Awarded To The College Of Engineering To Establish A Multidisciplinary Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been awarded a grant to fund the establishment of a Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL). Prof. Jerry John Kponyo who is the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Scientific Director of the Lab, in his initial reaction to the news of the grant award is grateful
