Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, director of Siasa Place, and Odanga Madung, a tech and society researcher, discuss the critical intersection of technology, labor rights, and political power in Africa. They delve into the exploitation of content moderators and AI data annotators, emphasizing the urgent need for labor rights advocacy. The duo highlights how governments use platform failures to impose censorship and surveillance. Additionally, they share insights on the potential of youth movements to drive a more just future, battling biases in tech and championing digital rights.
