Creating opportunities for AI experts across research, industry and society
Strengthening ethical frameworks and strategies for AI Governance, working towards a Just Transition
Driving globally-relevant foundational AI research from South Africa and the continent
Using AI to accelerate cutting-edge research for a just world.
Reimagining ethical AI for African futures.
The vision of the AI Initiative is a world where everybody benefits equitably from the transformative power of AI. Its mission is to provide a rich ecosystem that enables researchers and students to do excellent AI research which will create tools and opportunities that facilitate the transition to a just society.
Driven by an ambition to develop AI for a Just World, we focus on accelerating the research in Health and Wellbeing, Climate and the Environment, Poverty, Inequality and AI Safety, with a strong emphasis on building foundational AI tools and expertise.
“Artificial Intelligence holds enormous potential to make a real difference to the lives of those living in South Africa and beyond. Join UCT on this venture to create a society where technology enables brilliant minds to bring about a just world.”
Professor Mosa Moshabela, Vice - Chancellor, University of Cape Town
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