Damian Okaibedi Eke is Research Fellow at the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR) at De Montfort University, UK. Dr Eke is the Data Governance coordinator for the EU Human Brain Project. His research interests cover critical philosophical issues at the intersection of Technology, Data and Society including; Data Governance, Ethics of Emerging Technologies, Responsible Innovation and ICT4D.

Dr. Kutoma Wakunuma is Associate Professor in Information Systems at De Montfort University within the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility. Her research interests cover social and ethical implications of current and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence in the developed and developing world. She is also European Commission Independent Ethics Expert.

Dr. Simisola Akintoye is a Senior Lecturer in Law at De Montfort University Centre for Law, Justice and Society. She is an International Privacy Practitioner, Data Protection Consultant and the Data Protection Officer for the EU Human Brain Project. Her research involves legal regulation of emerging technologies at national and international levels.

Discusses AI ethics from theoretical and practical African perspectives

Focuses on history of the industry, ethics, data privacy, surveillance, BigTech intrusions & globalization/colonization

Explores the socio-cultural contexts of Responsible AI that is sensitive to African cultures and societies

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1. Introducing Responsible AI in Africa.- 2. Epistemic Just and Dynamic AI Ethics in Africa.- 3. Responsible AI in Africa - Challenges and Opportunities.- 4. Working with robots as colleagues: Kenyan perspectives of ethical concerns on possible integration of co-bots in workplaces.- 5. Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Emerging Challenges.- 6. The Use of Gendered Chatbots in Nigeria: Critical Perspectives.- 7. AI Policy as a Response to AI Ethics? Addressing ethical issues in the development of AI policies in North Africa.- 8. Towards Shaping the Future of Responsible AI in Africa.