African software developers use AI to fight inequality
A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges
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A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges
Determined to use her skills to fight inequality, South African computer scientist Raesetje Sefala set to work to build algorithms flagging poverty hot spots – developing data sets she hopes will help target aid, new housing or clinics.
Artificial intelligence (AI) was once the stuff of science fiction. But it’s becoming widespread. It is used in mobile phone technology and motor vehicles. It powers tools for agriculture and healthcare.
In December 2020 a computer scientist, Timnit Gebru, was fired from Google’s Ethical AI team. She had previously raised the alarm about the social effects of bias in AI technologies.