TL;DR Shorts: Dr Ernest Mwebaze on AI and its Impact on the Global South

23rd January 2024

Happy TL;DR Tuesday to all who celebrate! In this week’s TL;DR Shorts episode, we hear from Dr Ernest Mwebaze, Executive Director of Sunbird AI. Dr Mwebaze shares his thoughts on the excitement and potential of artificial intelligence, and its impact on society, with a specific focus on the Global South.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, Sunbird AI uses AI-enabled technology to achieve positive social impact across the continent of Africa by helping social initiatives, public institutions and policymakers develop new systems and technologies for a range of applications. With a career steeped in cutting-edge AI-related research and development, Dr Mwebaze’s insights offer a glimpse into the transformative potential of this technology for communities in the Global South compared to the Global North.

Dr. Ernest Mwebaze on AI and the Global South

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