Ethics, AI, and Africa

The Standards Show · Jun 20, 2025 · 37m

In this episode, Matthew speaks with academic and philosopher Catherine Botha, Professor of Art, Culture, and Technology at the University of Johannesburg. Together, they explore whether there's a uniquely African context for AI development - and what cultural, social, and economic values should guide its deployment across the continent. They also dive into ISO/IEC 42001, asking whether this AI management systems standard is flexible and inclusive enough to reflect Africa’s specific needs. Catherine also unpacks the concept of the Philosophy of AI - what it means, and why it matters - and…