AI Governance Landscape in the East African Region
Introduction The African region has long been a consumer of both technologies and the governance structures that accompany them. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), African nations,...
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AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)
Episode Description In this episode, CIPIT’s Josephine Kaaniru and Florence Ogonjo share reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA...
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The Ethics and Societal Impact Gap Between Technology and Policy
Introduction In the digital age, technological innovation continues to advance at an unprecedented rate. However, the ability of policy frameworks to effectively guide and regulate...
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Feel the Beat of IP: Music at the Mercy of AI Algorithms
The music industry has experienced a significant transformation in the digital age, transitioning from traditional physical media to digital formats and streaming platforms.1 The digital...
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Lawyers, LLMs, and the Line of Integrity: The Need for AI Guidelines for the Bar and Bench
Introduction In 2025, the use of Large Language Models (hereafter ‘LLMs’ or ‘models’) such as Chatgpt, Gemini, Deepseek, and other such models has continued to...
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The Kenya National AI Strategy 2025-2030: Regional and Global Positioning
Kenya adds to the list of African countries with a national AI strategy, positioning it as the 16th African country outlining its vision and positioning...
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Ethical AI Development in Kenya: The Role of Ethical Data Sourcing and Governance
Unethical Data Sourcing Concerns have defined the Initial Stages of Generative AI Training Kenya’s emergence as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation offers immense...
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African Strategies for Tapping into Artificial Intelligence (AI): Highlights from the Namibia AI Readiness Assessment Report
African nations are engaged in efforts to determine their Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies, to consider the impact the technology will have on national development goals....
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Data from the South, AI in the North: An Uneven Distribution of Value
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) can be viewed as both a global commodity and an emerging supply chain, comprising a variety of interdependent components for its...
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