The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the DCO AI Ethics Evaluator, a policy tool designed to help governments, organizations, and developers assess and mitigate ethical and human rights risks in AI systems. Introduced at the AI for Good Summit 2025 and WSIS+20 in Geneva, the tool operationalizes the DCO’s Principles for Ethical AI through a structured self-assessment, offering tailored recommendations for ethical AI implementation.
Tag: Artificial Intelligence
Global AI Race: U.S. to Take Leading Position, Teqnamo Study Finds
A new study by Teqnamo, the decision-making platform for technology solutions including devices, reveals that the United States is poised to take the leading position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.
Naked Secures R700 Million ($38M) to Transform Insurance Industry
South African insurtech Naked raises $38M (R700M) in Africa’s largest insurtech funding round to revolutionize insurance with AI, automation, and transparency.
Data democracy, much like political democracy, seeks to empower everyone for transformative change
Democratisation of data enables a new kind of AI: Augmented intelligence
Johannesburg Welcomes Africa’s Largest AI Event & AI4Good Summit
Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, will be running its highly acclaimed conference & trade show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 30-31 October 2024.
Why Africa’s Approach to Financial Risk Management Needs to Change
Reggie Mlangeni, Head of Sales and Structuring at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, discusses the unique challenges Africa faces in financial risk management, highlighting how traditional strategies often fall short in the continent’s volatile markets. The article calls for a re-evaluation of risk models, emphasizing the importance of tailored strategies, diversification, and the use of advanced technologies like AI and Machine Learning.
Security, Ethics and Opportunity – AI in South Africa
The article is written by Jacques du Bruyn (MD of Flume – an SA agency which also has a global footprint) and delves into security, ethics and opportunities in AI for business.
Local businesses must invest in AI infrastructure to secure market share amid arrival of multinationals in SA
Like any tool or technological advancement, AI can be both destructive or transformative; but generally, the success or failure of technological advancements relies on a susceptible user base and an enabling environment in which it is to be deployed.
Bias-free Futures: Strategies for Ethical AI Implementation
As organisations step up efforts to leverage the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), it is essential for both AI developers and regulators to consistently contemplate, integrate, and advocate for ethical considerations throughout the entire process. That’s according to Hope Lukoto, Chief Human Resource Officer at BCX, who points out that while AI promises a plethora of business benefits, responsible use of the technology is key to unlocking its full potential.
Adanian Labs Launches Venture Building Program Call For Tech Startups For 2022 January Cohort
Adanian Labs has launched the Adanian Labs Venture Building Program call for startups for 2022. The program invites applications from tech entrepreneurs for the 2022 […]