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14 Nov 2023
Unmasking AI bias: Inequities, socio-political dynamics, and the imperative for equitable solutions in the Global South
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it is crucial to scrutinise its impact on societies, especially those in the Global South. While AI systems are often perceived as neutr...
6 Nov 2023
Upholding human rights obligations by businesses for best practices, with a digital rights perspective
In 2008, the “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework” were crafted under the leadership of Prof John Ruggi...
16 Oct 2023
Integrating AI in policing to combat crime and fraud
Minority Report is a film about a police officer working in a department that can detect crimes before they occur, utilising Precogs—mutant beings plugged into machines that possess the ability to p...
9 Oct 2023
Uncovering the contextual bias in AI: You still need your camera for realistic African images
One of the oft-touted challenges of AI is context. Another is bias. AI applications cannot simply be copied and pasted into different contexts say from Western nations to Asian ones as the AI models n...
9 Oct 2023
World Coin verdict: Virtual platforms belonging to cryptocurrency firm to be disabled and comprehensive regulatory structure established
Background After the World Coin craze a few months ago, the National Assembly established an Ad hoc committee on August 15, 2023, to inquire into its activities and operations in the country. The comm...
9 Oct 2023
Cybersecurity October: Strengthening our defences against cyber threats — A call to action
In an era where digital interconnectedness defines our world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. October, designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, serves as a timely reminder fo...
3 Oct 2023
International Day for Universal Access to Information: Harnessing the Power of the Internet to Achieve Access to Information for all
The International Day for Universal Access to Information celebrated globally on 28th September 2023 underscored the significance of access to information. This year’s global celebrations held i...
18 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence holds intense promise in advancing literacy and lifelong learning
In the quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, the world stands at a crucial crossroads. The 2023 SDGs report highlights a slower pace of progress over the past three years,...
11 Sep 2023
Balancing innovation and control: The case of regulatory sandboxes in shaping the future of emerging technologies
A few weeks ago, the Worldcoin saga reverberated across Kenyan circles, characterised by disjointed communication from relevant government bodies, regulators revoking their licenses, and a significant...
25 Jul 2023
The fly in the ointment of Threads hype is data privacy and competition concerns
Meta’s recent launch of the Threads app has captured substantial attention, stemming not only from its rapid user adoption but also from the growing concerns over potential data privacy and comp...
25 Jul 2023
AI and privacy: Navigating the intersection of privacy rights and AI advancements while safeguarding businesses from liability
Earlier this month, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, was accused of misusing substantial quantities of personal information and copyrighted material in the training of its artificial intelligence sys...
16 May 2023
The Rise of Cyber Attacks: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Threats
As technology assumes an increasingly significant role in our personal lives, ensuring our security in cyberspace becomes crucial: as such we must safeguard ourselves against cyber attacks. Cyberattac...
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