Empowering communities through bottom-up AI: The example of ThutoHealth
AI apprenticeship, Alumni, Capacity development AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Health diplomacy Blogs
In Botswana, a silent epidemic claims nearly half of all lives. Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 46% of deaths nationwide—a staggering statistic that reflects a global crisis magnified…
AI-generated content and IP rights: Challenges and policy considerations
Alumni, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual property rights, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatoryAI is reshaping content creation, but who owns the rights? Diplo alumnus Kelvin Nkai explores the legal and ethical challenges of AI-generated work, from copyright to inventorship.
Decoding Disinformation: Fostering Good Practices and Cooperation online course
Alumni Diplomacy courses and workshops, Education diplomacy CoursesMaster the skills for balancing authority with attentiveness, including how to assert your position confidently while remaining respectful, disagree without conflict, and stay composed under pressure.
What is the Malabo convention?
Alumni Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatoryThe Malabo Convention unifies Africa’s cybersecurity, data protection, and e–transactions frameworks. Why was its adoption delayed? What updates are needed for success?
Diplo Alumni Andrew Gakiria and Tevin Mwenda Gitonga explore.
Is AI taking over communications roles?
Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceInspired by the AI Apprenticeship programme, Diplo Academy alumna Diana Moraa explores how AI is shaping communications – from quick content creation to the irreplaceable human touch. Are we opening Pandora’s box?
Part 8: ‘Maths doesn’t hallucinate: Harnessing AI for governance and diplomacy’
Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceWhat are AI ‘hallucinations,’ and why do they matter? Dr Anita Lamprecht breaks down the maths behind this phenomenon and its governance implications.
Part 7: ‘Interpretability: From human language to DroidSpeak’
Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceShould we allow AI to develop its own language – one that humans can’t understand? While it may enhance efficiency, it raises serious concerns. Dr Anita Lamprecht explores.
Part 6: What string theory reveals about AI chat models
Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceWhat do string theory and AI chat models have in common? Both navigate complex, multidimensional webs – but of what? Dr Anita Lamprecht explains.
Part 5: Is AI really that simple?
Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceHow do AI’s cognitive mechanisms actually work? Just like human cognition, AI relies on schemas to process and interpret data – yet it lacks the depth and context that human understanding brings. Dr Anita Lamprecht explores.
Part 4: Demystifying AI
AI & art, Alumni, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceCognitive proximity is key to human-centred AI. Discover how AI can be aligned with human intuition and values, allowing for more harmonious human–AI collaboration. Dr Anita Lamprecht explains.
