Data Localization Is a Political Decision, Not a Technological One

Data Localization Is a Political Decision, Not a Technological One

Published on: Nov 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
Governments are passing regulations that require companies to store certain data on servers located within national borders. These data localization laws are restricting global data flows in an effort to increase digital...
Apply Now: $250,000 for African Clean Energy Projects for Off-Grid Communities

Apply Now: $250,000 for African Clean Energy Projects for Off-Grid Communities

Published on: Nov 25 2024 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
  African communities need sustainable energy access, renewable off-grid solutions, and clean electrification of unserved and underserved communities in Africa. Renewable energy technologies include solar power, hydropower,...
Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Published on: Nov 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
I created a digital twin using Generative AI to test how well the technology can mimic human writing patterns. Spoiler alert: GenAI is not replacing me anytime soon. One cool aspect of my digital GenAI twin is seeing all...
PRC Malign Influence Is Inspiring Ugandan Digital Authoritarianism

PRC Malign Influence Is Inspiring Ugandan Digital Authoritarianism

Published on: Nov 20 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on PRC Malign Influence Is Inspiring Ugandan Digital Authoritarianism
Foreign Influence on Civic Space in Uganda by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) examines whether Uganda is drawing inspiration from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...
Apply Now: £500,000 for Digital Violence Against Women and Girls Reduction Solutions

Apply Now: £500,000 for Digital Violence Against Women and Girls Reduction Solutions

Published on: Nov 18 2024 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is preventable. We can prevent violence through multiple pathways: by preventing violence before it occurs, particularly among children and youth, as well as preventing the re-occurrence...
5 Key Million-Dollar Questions for Artificial Intelligence in Global Health

5 Key Million-Dollar Questions for Artificial Intelligence in Global Health

Published on: Nov 14 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Key Million-Dollar Questions for Artificial Intelligence in Global Health
Over the last year, the Audere team found multiple insights from our work deploying practical artificial intelligence solutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Mainly, donors and health organizations are increasingly...
How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

How Will President Trump Impact USAID Business Forecast Procurement?

Published on: Nov 12 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Donald Trump will be the US President again in January, 2025. His last turn as President was decisive and detrimental to international development. He’s promised even more damaging changes this time. How will the second...
Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Published on: Nov 11 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The global gender gap in technology remains significant. Women and girls are often underrepresented in technology access, digital literacy, and STEM skills. It is vital to support and promote programs that empower and inspire...
Nigeria vs Rwanda: Which National Artificial Intelligence Policy is Better?

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Which National Artificial Intelligence Policy is Better?

Published on: Nov 07 2024 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Nigeria, as the African continent’s most populous country, is singularly positioned to harness artificial intelligence’s transformative capacity to address pressing socio-economic conundrums, accelerate economic...