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Responsible AI Network - Africa (RAIN - Africa)

The transnational nature of AI technology platforms makes the ethical and application of AI a global concern. Because AI inherently interacts with its surroundings, cultural, political and environmental differences in context may produce different sets of ramifications (positive or negative) resulting from the use of AI-based technology. There is therefore a growing need to understand how AI may impact or be accepted by society in various regions around the world. To this end, 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 are building a network of scholars working on the responsible development and use of AI in Africa. The goal is to bring together emerging researchers to discuss and build joint projects on the ethical and social challenges arising at the interface of technology and human values, specifically as it relates to sustainable development. Through a series of virtual and in-person workshops, the network will provide a platform to promote cross regional and interdisciplinary research collaboration.

TUM Coordinators

Prof. Dr. Christoph Lütge
Prof. Dr. Christoph Lütge Director - Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, TUM
Caitlin Corrigan, Ph.D.
Caitlin Corrigan, Ph.D. Executive Director - Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, TUM
Laud Ammah
Laud Ammah Co-founder - Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, TUM
Anastasia Aritzi
Anastasia Aritzi Communications Consultant - Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, TUM

KNUST Coordinators

Prof. Ing. Jerry John Kponyo
Prof. Ing. Jerry John Kponyo Dean Quality Assurance and Planning Office - KNUST
Confidence Antwi Boasiako
Confidence Antwi Boasiako Student Assistant & Events Coordinator - KNUST

Country Representatives

Ghana: Prof. Ing. Jerry John Kponyo College of Engineering - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kenya: Prof. Partrick Wamuyu School of Science and Technology - United States International University
Nigeria: Dr. Laeticia N. Onyejegbu Department of Computer Science - University of Port Harcourt
Uganda: Dr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende Makerere AI Lab - Makerere University
Namibia: Dr. Attlee M. Gamundani Department of Computer Science - Namibia University of Science and Technology
Rwanda: Dr. Damien Hanyurwimfura African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things ( ACEIoT) - University of Rwanda
Senegal: Dr. Gaoussou Camara Department of Computer Science - Alioune Diop University, Bambey (UADB)
Senegal: Dr. Mouhamadou Lamine Ba Department of Computer Science - Alioune Diop University, Bambey (UADB)
South Africa: Prof. Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem Department of Philosophy - University of Pretoria
South Africa: Lavina Ramkissoon AI strategist - Johannesburg
Cape Verde: Dr. Claudino Mendes Department of Electrical Engineer - University of Cape Verde
Egypt: Dr. Samah El khateeb Faculty of Engineering - Ain Shams University
Burkina Faso: Malo Sadouanouan Universite Nazi BONI
Cameroon: Franklin Tchakounte School of Chemical Engineering and Mineral Industries, University of Ngaoundere

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