We have been busy this month @FAccTConference
. We’ve released the Call for Papers – consider submitting your best work in fairness, interpretability, safety, trustworthiness and other topics in sociotechnical AI . https://
facctconference.org/2025/cfp also see the new contributor Guides.
@shakir_za
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FAccT Conference 2025 Call for Papers Now Open
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MENA AI Community Launch: Building Momentum in the Region
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I’m so excited about the launch and the first steps from the Middle East and North Africa MENA AI community. Over the last decade global AI communities have built up
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FAccT Conference Programme Chairs Announce Call for Papers
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I’m honoured to be one of the @FAccTConference Programme Chairs this year, alongside the amazing @jennwvaughan @sinafazelpour @TaliaGillis and we’ve been hard at work already. The CFP is coming soon, but the key dates everyone are now set. Happy paper planning
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MILA Exemplifies Global Inclusion in AI Knowledge Sharing
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Amazing! MILA is an exemplar of spreading knowledge and training to people across the world, and showing how global inclusion is done. Thank you so much for being part of the annual
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Responsible AI Must Keep Pace with ML Capabilities
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@IValeraM pointing out how many open questions there are in causal and ethical machine learning . “We can’t have a technology whose capabilities advance fast without similar speed in advances in responsible ai”. #DLI2024 #Indaba2024 #xamxamle
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African Youth Education: Balancing Tradition with Global Tech Knowledge
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Amazing closing words from Senegal minister for higher education: “In this new world, if you are a young African, what you have to do is to rely on your tradition, rely on your knowledge,but also take the best in France, Switzerland, USA, Canada and come back in Africa” #DLI2024
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Deep Learning Indaba 2024 Showcases Africa’s AI Talent and Startups
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Get excited . We are rolling out the red carpet as we kickoff the gathering and the showcase of Africa’s AI expertise, communities, startups, and emerging talent at this year’s Deep Learning Indaba @DeepIndaba in Senegal @MahtarMbow #DLI2024 #Indaba2024 #xamxamle
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Local Expertise and Ownership Essential for AI Field Vigilance
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Happy to see the expert input from @nunuska and @seysoosey highlighting essential areas for our ongoing vigilance as a field of AI . As they both point out, this requires commitment to localised ownership and expertise – core parts of @DeepIndaba
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Award winners showcase AI research excellence across Africa
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This year’s award winners are truly exceptional covering all range of topics in AI research, technology and impact in their countries, across Africa, and beyond. Have a look through the thread and read the blog to see recipients humbling testimony on their achievements
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AI Independence and Inclusion Progress Raises Important Concerns
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But the letter raises an important concern about independence that needs focus. But we are making progress in participation and inclusion across many different areas of need and focus. I’ll try to share a thread on some recent work and the questions they raise soon. 2/2