Posts Tagged: Artificial Intelligence

Insights, analysis, and commentary on intellectual property, information technology law, and digital policy in Africa, filtered by the topic "Artificial Intelligence."

An Overview of Privacy and AI Considerations Associated with Location Based Services

Location Based Services (LBS) have been defined as mobile applications that provide information depending on a user’s location.1 It also denotes ‘applications integrating geographic location...

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Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence: Proving & Disproving Chat GPT Authorship

INTRODUCTION Picture a lecturer, plagued by suspicion and casting a wary gaze upon student essays he suspects were written by Chat GPT. The unsettling question...

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Algorithmic Impact Assessment in Mitigating AI Harms

IBM’s 2022 Global AI Adoption Index Report notes a four-point increase (35%) in the adoption of AI and its impact on businesses and Society in...

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The Copyright Conundrum: AI-Generated Works and the Question of Authorship

‘The Matrix’ ‘I, Robots’ and ‘Space Odyssey’ are films that depict a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) attempts to wipe out humanity. While we are...

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Intellectual Property & Artificial Intelligence: Chat GPT – A Battle Against Plagiarism in the Realm of Academic Essays

If Roberto Nevelis, the alleged mastermind behind homework1, were alive today, he would have been dismayed by the revolutionary transformation that is currently sweeping through...

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From Colonial Legacy to AI Progress: Re-defining Gender and Data Protection in Africa

Introduction The legacy of colonialism in Africa is still visible in various forms, impacting different aspects of society such as the way people live, the...

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Automated Gender Recognition Systems in Africa: Uncovering Bias and Discrimination

Gender data plays a vital role in decision-making processes across various online platforms. Gender-targeted advertising platforms, content moderation systems, and security departments heavily depend on...

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AI & Children: Privacy, Trust, and Safety in the Digital Age

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing use of technology in our daily lives has made children’s privacy a growing concern.1 AI technology...

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Navigating the Intersection of AI, Data Protection, and Gender in Africa: A Feminist Approach

Introduction The African continent is witnessing significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI), as countries such as Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa invest in its development....

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