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From Storms to Signals: Co-Designing AI-Powered Maritime Safety with Ghana’s Fishermen
In many coastal communities, small-scale fishing fleets operate outside major shipping and offshore networks. The Center for Law and Innovation Policy (CLIP) and the Institute for AI Policy and Governance (AIPG) have spent recent weeks in conversations with artisanal fishermen in Jamestown and Chorkor, not to pitch solutions, but to listen and gather insights for…
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Who Pays, Who Protects, Who Controls? Why AI skilling Requires More Than Access
AI skilling has become Africa’s new promise. From Nairobi to Lagos, Accra to Johannesburg, multinational technology companies are rolling out ambitious programs: free AI tools for students, cloud credits for universities, certification pathways for the workforce. The narrative is compelling, democratizing access to cutting-edge technology, but beneath the glossy presentations and partnership announcements lie questions…
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Google Withdraws Appeal in Uganda Data Protection Case — A Defining Moment for Big Tech Accountability in Africa
The Institute for AI Policy and Governance (AIPG) welcomes a major development in digital governance on the African continent. An official communication from the Republic of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, dated 24 November 2025, confirms that Google LLC has formally withdrawn its appeal in the landmark matter of Ssekamwa Frank & 3…
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Knowing Before Governing: Why Africa Needs an AI Tools and Risk Registry
Across Africa, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming governance, business, and social systems. From predictive analytics in health surveillance to chatbots in financial inclusion, algorithmic systems are increasingly mediating decisions that affect millions of citizens. Yet, despite this accelerating adoption, few governments or institutions can answer the fundamental question: what AI systems are in use,…
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AI Ethics Beyond Bias: Why Carbon Footprints Matter
The global race to develop ever-larger models is intensifying, but seldom do we ask: Who pays the price when AI’s hunger for electricity and water drains resources from citizens whose basic needs remain unmet? At AIPG, we believe that true responsibility begins with acknowledging AI’s environmental costs. The call to action is clear: Let’s bake…
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From Secrecy to Strategy: The Imperative of a Thoughtful AI Adoption Policy for Today’s Organizations
The hesitation to acknowledge AI use has ripple effects. First, it forces individuals to shoulder risks including intellectual property exposure, compliance issues, or simple factual errors, in isolation. Secondly, it erodes trust. Team members suspect “shadow AI” but rarely speak about it openly. When organizational silence surrounds powerful technology, both innovation and accountability suffer. Being…
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Is the Global South Prepared? Securing AI with Talent, Security, and a Plan for Shared Prosperity
On 23rd July 2025, the United States unveiled its comprehensive AI Action Plan, a major milestone in shaping how one of the world’s leading AI powers intends to secure its technological future. This is a significant step toward ensuring that AI development proceeds with robust national security safeguards and clear crisis preparedness measures. However, as…
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Why AI Literacy Must Be Part of Legal Education:
Insights from Ayinde v Haringey and Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank [2025] EWHC 1383. Legal professionals are increasingly exploring Gen AI tools to expedite procedural drafting, summarise material, conduct legal research, and respond to legal queries. These cases underscore the growing influence of artificial intelligence on evidentiary standards, legal procedures, and accessibility within the justice…
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Invisible in the Data, Absent in the Policy
Individuals who come from data-rich environments may find that they have a comparative advantage over those in data poverty. How is this data deficit impacting outcomes in global AI policy debates?
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Work 2.0: Ghana’s AI Job Future: Beyond the Hype, Into the Heart of Human-AI Collaboration
Our new survey lifts the lid on how Ghanaians see AI’s impact, and it’s a clear wake-up call. Over half of the respondents don’t believe their current education is preparing them to work alongside AI. Dive in to see what Ghana’s rising professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and future policymakers are demanding, and why the next step…
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