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 economy, and the government structure. Emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in Africa have drawn attention to…
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The Default Gender in AI Assistant Technologies: Possible Impact on Women in Africa
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant technologies such as digital voice assistants and chatbots have become increasingly ubiquitous and powerful in Africa. In a datafied society,...
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The Gender Equality Mirage: From Human Bias to AI Bias in Digital ID Systems in Africa
Introduction Digital ID systems refer to systems that use digital technologies to capture, validate, store, transfer, identify and authenticate data of people. With the revolutionary...
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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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