CJID wins grant to drive inclusive AI research, innovation in Nigeria

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CJID said it will coordinate the Collective’s work around AI governance, working with other civil society organisations and media NGOs to explore the implications of AI in the information ecosystem and wider society.

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Simultaneously, Data Science Nigeria, the first dedicated AI start-up incubation hub in Nigeria, will spearhead initiatives to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in AI, establishing a platform for start-ups to develop and scale AI solutions. He said: “We are immensely grateful to Luminate for supporting us to extend our impact work through the AI Collective. At CJID, we believe conversations around the future of new digital technologies and artificial intelligence should include critical perspectives from African policy experts with a vibrant media understanding and framing for policy uptake.

Innovation and research also stand as central objectives for the cohort, aiming to back and advance AI-focused research and development efforts that tackle local issues while contributing to the broader field of global AI knowledge. The objective is to stimulate the formation of AI startups and incubators to fuel innovation across various sectors.

 

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