Decolonialism, Feminism & AI
Where do these projects intersect? A conversation between Hemispheres with partners from Latin America and Africa
Systemic gender, racial and intersectional bias sit at the core of current Artificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Decision-Making processes born in the North, replicated in the South. Combatting and correcting this wired bias and discrimination is urgent in order that pro-social capabilities of AI & ADM can be activated. How do the projects of decolonialism, feminism and AI intersect in that all are concerned with issues of power, representation, and justice and they often intersect and overlap in their efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive society. They also share a commitment to challenging and questioning dominant narratives and structures, and to advocating for the rights and dignity of marginalized and oppressed groups. How can insights between movements and schools of thought be allied to help ‘bend the arc of the moral universe’ and help create new and just systems as technology threatens to embed old and unjust biases with velocity and scale.
AI4D Webinars: Gender Knowledge Synthesis
Concept: Sharing the work of extraordinary African AI researchers with their counterparts and the world, focussing on issues of primordial importance to create a more inclusive and equitable world with AI and emerging technologies.
Where: Online / Zoom
When: Every 6 weeks
Who: African researchers from the AI4D family and researchers from Africa working on complementary issues.
What: 45 minute Roundtable with Panel format. 5 minute landscape presentations with moderated discussion followed by Q&A
Last modified: January 9, 2023