Who suffers when global tech giants battle for AI dominance?
As major corporations compete to lead the artificial intelligence revolution, a critical question remains: who is being overlooked? This video explores how ancestral wisdom can provide a necessary ethical compass for the future of technology.
Policy researcher Nanjira Sambuli examines the impact of the current AI evolution through the lens of an African proverb regarding the collateral damage caused when powerful elephants clash. She argues that as tech giants fight for market supremacy, the 'grass'—the vulnerable populations and smaller players—risks being trampled.
The presentation highlights how communities across the African continent are actively developing alternative frameworks for technology, charting a distinct and ethical path for the digital future.
Source: Nanjira Sambuli: What ancestral intelligence can teach us about AI
