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In your opinion, what outcomes would make the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance a success?
Ethical use of AI and promotion of African products through procurement . Dealing with prosecution of deep fakes
From your perspective, which of the following thematic areas identified by the General Assembly Resolution 79/325 for the AI Dialogue reflect your priorities for urgent action and active engagement?
- Safe, secure and trustworthy AI
- Protection and promotion of human rights
- Open-source software, open data and open AI models
Please briefly explain your selection.
These are central for development of reliable SA LLMs
In your opinion, are there any cross-cutting or emerging issues not captured by the listed themes above? If so, please explain.
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The procurement implications of emerging AI tools
How are the governance gaps and related developments/advances in the thematic areas you selected above affecting your country, region, or sector? Please highlight the most significant challenges.
Currently There is reliance on foreign AI tools thus compromising the empowerment and data privacy imperatives. The preoccupation on how to use such tools has pushed Afruca to deep consumerism corner again. The grant funded development of LLMs yet again is deepening data colonisation
What role can the AI Dialogue play in advancing international cooperation on AI governance?
It will unveil the sore points that Africa needs to address with urgency
What are some of the existing initiatives, partnerships, or mechanisms that the AI Dialogue should build upon or connect with, and what added value could the AI Dialogue bring?
Developments regarding development of home grown agentic AI
How can different stakeholders contribute to the AI Dialogue? Please share recommendations for the format and structure of the AI Dialogue.
Collaboration as well as unveiling blindspots shall emerge
Which voices, communities, or perspectives are currently underrepresented in global discussions on AI governance? How could they be included?
Voices of people living with disabilities! The industriousness imbedded in this special skills group could fasttrack development of africa AI models
What innovative engagement formats could most effectively foster meaningful and dynamic engagement during the AI Dialogue?
Crossectoral presentation across various groups of people living with disabilities
Please share examples of policies, practices, platforms, or approaches that promote effective AI governance or offer concrete solutions to addressing its challenges.
Most are still in developmental stages