AI for Local Impact

Est. audience

100

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0 from 0

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Every two weeks

Latest

2026-05-20

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Global Center on AI Governance

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7 recent episodes

• Covers: Practical uses of AI, language models, regulation, and tech ecosystems across the Global South.
• For: AI researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and builders working on technology in developing regions.
• Best for: Professionals interested in regional AI strategies, governance, and development initiatives.
• Skip if: People seeking commercial B2B sales advice or consumer gadget reviews.

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• Ep 6: LLM's - All or Nothing for Africa: Explores strategic debates around adopting large language models versus diversifying into other technologies.
• Ep 4: Regulate or Innovate? The AI Debate: Examines whether AI regulations hinder technical innovation or build necessary trust and accountability.
• Ep 5: Scaling AI Responsibly: AfriAI’s Vision for an Inclusive Future: Shows how regional research labs advance responsible AI across health, agriculture, and education.

Sponsors seen

• Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC)Partner

  This podcast is part of the AI4D program, supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

  Ep 5: Scaling AI Responsibly: AfriAI’s Vision for an Inclusive Future · 2026-04-28
• UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)Partner

  supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

  Ep 5: Scaling AI Responsibly: AfriAI’s Vision for an Inclusive Future · 2026-04-28
• Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC)Sponsor

  supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

  Ep 7: Making Space for Africa’s Languages in AI · 2026-05-20
• UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)Sponsor

  supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

  Ep 7: Making Space for Africa’s Languages in AI · 2026-05-20
• IDRCSponsor

  The AI for Local Impact Podcast is part of the AI4D programme, supported by IDRC and FCDO.

  Ep 2: Ghana's Responsible AI Lab Story · 2026-03-16
• FCDOSponsor

  The AI for Local Impact Podcast is part of the AI4D programme, supported by IDRC and FCDO.

  Ep 2: Ghana's Responsible AI Lab Story · 2026-03-16
• Canada's IDRCSponsor

  AI for Local Impact is part of the AI4D programme, supported by Canada's IDRC and the UK's FCDO.

  Ep 1: Inside Makerere's Centre for AI · 2026-03-03
• UK's FCDOSponsor

  AI for Local Impact is part of the AI4D programme, supported by Canada's IDRC and the UK's FCDO.

  Ep 1: Inside Makerere's Centre for AI · 2026-03-03

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