RAIN in collaboration with RAIL KNUST and GDI Hub UCL UK organized a webinar dubbed Responsible AI and Inclusivity on the 27th of November, 2024. The Workshop brought together experts and advocates to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing inclusivity for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The workshop, moderated by Professor Jerry
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The Responsible AI Network (RAIN) – Africa, in collaboration with the United States International University (USIU) – Africa, held a webinar titled “Generative AI in Learning Contexts: Opportunities & Responsible Practices.” The event took place online from Nairobi. The speakers included Dr. Lawrence Nderu, Chairman of the Department of Computing at Jomo Kenyatta University of
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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