The imperative for responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is becoming increasingly evident.

This course examines the law, policy, and ideology around the development of AI, interrogating not only what the ethical considerations and regulation of AI are but also what they should be in a marketplace which is mired in a history of inequality.

A collaboration between UCT’s EthicsLab and the African Observatory on Responsible Artificial Intelligence, a flagship project of the Global Center on AI Governance, this 5-week online course (2 online sessions per week) will equip participants to understand and critically engage with:

  • African policy and ethical considerations on AI;
  • African ethical principles from AI governance and standards;
  • The social, ethical and discriminatory impacts of AI;
  • African AI governance and regulation.

This course is intended for Professionals, Graduate Students, Government officials, Regulators.

Entry requirements: Bachelors Degree

Course Content:

  •     Introduction to AI and Ethics in Africa
  •     Current Perspectives on AI and Ethics: Bias and Discrimination
  •     African Ethical Frameworks for AI
  •     African Ethical Design & Responsible Innovation
  •     AI Governance and Regulation in Africa
  •     AI, African Regional Integration and the Global Economy
  •     AI and Gender in Africa
  •     AI and Privacy in Africa
  •     Autonomous Systems and Decision-Making
  •     Future Perspectives on AI and Ethics: Inclusion and Equity

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who meet the requirements for attendance.