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Decolonizing AI with Shakir Mohamed - #418

The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)

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Decolonizing AI: A Journey from South Africa to Global Innovation

This chapter features a live interview with an AI expert who shares their journey from South Africa to significant roles in academia and industry, including DeepMind. They discuss the importance of community in advancing machine learning in Africa, tackle the complexities of decolonization in AI, and emphasize the need for historical perspectives in technology development. The speaker advocates for a balanced approach between theoretical frameworks and practical activism to foster inclusivity and accountability in the field of AI.

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