Siliconsciousness: Charting an AI Roadmap for the Emerging World

Dr. Chinasa Okolo, a computer scientist and Brookings Institution fellow specializing in AI governance, joins to discuss the vital need for emerging economies to compete in AI development amidst the US and China's dominance. She emphasizes the potential risks of an AI arms race and the importance of inclusive governance to avoid widening disparities. The conversation explores the ethical implications of AI on job displacement, educational opportunities in Africa, and the urgency for effective data privacy protocols to protect emerging markets.