Western AI, African Consequences

Dr. James Maisiri, an AI and society researcher at the University of Johannesburg, explains how Africa can shape AI on its own terms by demanding human accountability, training models on African realities, and uniting all 53 countries behind shared AI trade agreements. He breaks down where imported Western AI already harms African economies and cultures, and where local innovation lifts farmers and entrepreneurs. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-maisiri-7b8069281/