The afrocentric algorithm of artificial intelligence | Okeletsang Mookeletsi | TEDxPretoria

Artificial intelligence is still a foreign concept to many Africans. Okeletsang Mookeletsi’s talk brings Artificial intelligence closer to the audience by giving examples which are relatable and easy to understand. She brings to life how artificial intelligence can help tackle the challenge of food security. This talk takes one through the journey of the afrocentric path of AI and it challenges one to see themselves participating in the algorithms of AI whether they know it or not. Okeletsang Mookeletsi is a Commercial Legal attorney specialising in IT, with experience spanning across telecommunications, technology and petroleum. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Space Studies at UCT,a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) . An enthusiast of data privacy and artificial intelligence, both of which from part of her daily occupation. She is also co-author of the book "Integrated Space for African Society" through her master's. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx