NYU Development Research Institute

Did you miss the launch of Sadek Wahba’s book "Build: Investing in America’s Infrastructure" and the dialogue between Sadek Wahba and Edward Glaeser, moderated by Liz Hoffman?

Catch the replay here
https://www.nyudri.org/events-index/2024/10/10/investing-in-americas-and-the-worlds-infrastructure-with-sadek-wahba-i-squared-capital-and-edward-glaeser-harvard-university

NYU Africa House is delighted to collaborate with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on the conference "Africa AI Blueprint: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive AI Ecosystem. Digitalization, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing prosperity by enhancing daily life through technologies like blockchain, Internet of Things, and 3D printing, which perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. AI is particularly transformative, driving sustainable development and economic growth across various sectors.

In early 2024, the African Union's High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) published a White Paper on AI's strategic importance. A Continental AI Strategy adopted in June 2024, aiming to drive Africa’s development and inclusive growth. AUDA-NEPAD is also working on an AI Governance mechanism to address sector-specific applications and policy needs. However, the rise of these disruptive technologies brings risks such as security threats and economic instability, necessitating global collaboration to ensure cybersecurity and digital trust for future generations.

To that effect, the high-level event organized by NYU Africa House and AUDA-NEPAD on the side of the Summit of the Future will address the following:

📍Building a Foundation for Africa’s AI Ecosystem
- Bridging the Infrastructure Gap
- Cultivating Human Capacity
- Fostering Research and Innovation
- Mapping the Future of AI in Africa

📍Addressing Risks, Maximizing Benefits, and Ensuring Ethical Responsible AI
- Mitigating Job Displacement and Economic Disruption
- Ensuring Fairness, Equity, and Inclusivity
- Navigating the Geopolitical Landscape

Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoceCvrzgtHNCqlrGDECEcvSRSeglPSBfz #/registration

NB: Please note the link is strictly for registration purposes and the event will be held in-person