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AI workshop in Nairobi stresses local ownership over hype

The ICT4D 2026 Conference in Nairobi featured a workshop on "Shifting AI Digital Power," focusing on responsible and human-centered AI implementation. Key discussions centered on South-to-South cooperation, data sovereignty, and capacity building, emphasizing the need for local ownership in digital transformation. The event aimed to move beyond AI hype towards practical, community-driven digital futures. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for responsible AI implementation and local ownership in digital transformation, moving beyond hype.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a workshop at a conference focused on AI implementation and policy, which falls under commentary on AI's societal impact.

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AI workshop in Nairobi stresses local ownership over hype

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    Matt Haikin, Anne Muchiri, and Jack Odunga were in Nairobi for the ICT4D 2026 Conference, engaging in critical conversations about the future of digital develop

    Matt Haikin, Anne Muchiri, and Jack Odunga were in Nairobi for the ICT4D 2026 Conference, engaging in critical conversations about the future of digital development. A major highlight of the conference was the “Shifting AI Digital Power” workshop, which took centre stage in the d…