AU AI continental Strategy Online Consultations

Dear Listers,

UNESCO is supporting the AU in developing the AI Continental Strategy. The online consultations are scheduled as below, starting tomorrow.

You are all welcome to contribute, share with your networks and encourage partners to engage.

Consultation
Form for Input / deadline 25 April 2024
#1 Addressing and Mitigating AI Risks to Africa
Online Consultation: 19 April 2024
Time: 1:00-2:45 PM (East African Time)
Zoom link: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX
forms.office.com/e/PrtYhqfsMS
#2 Seizing AI Opportunities for Social, Economic and Cultural Development in Africa
Online Consultation: 22 April 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:45 PM (East African Time)
Zoom link: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX
forms.office.com/e/bwaLTBgnSh
#3 Creating an AI Ecosystem and Capabilities for Harnessing the Potential Benefits of AI
Online Consultation: 23 April 2024
Time: 3:00-2:45 PM (East African Time)
Zoom link: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX
forms.office.com/e/5QkRabDPG4
#4 Fostering regional coordination and multistakeholder collaboration to advance inclusive and beneficial AI in Africa
Online Consultation: 24 April 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:45 PM (East African Time)
Zoom link: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX
forms.office.com/e/DQMA4XXeCN

Kind regards

Lydia

Lydia Gachungi

Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/
National Office for Ethiopia.
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Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org
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