Summary
This is the third dimension to a larger project funded by Meta and involves a triple helix approach to dialogue. Within this dimension, Data Science Law Lab intends to create space for, contribute to and facilitate regular engagement between our researchers, other researchers, private sector and government/policymakers. Our goal is to use these dialogues to increase coherence and understanding between these stakeholders for AI development and governance in South Africa and also across Africa. As developments in AI and emerging technologies proliferate, bringing the South Africa and Africa context to inform AI development and governance may entail recognition that the research community across the African continent should cooperate with government and industry by means that include cross-border (and intra-African) exchanges.
