✨Congratulations✨ to the 10 initiatives selected to implement projects focused on #AI, #hatespeech, #disinformation, microtargeting, network disruptions, data access, and #OGBV against women journalists & politicians! cipesa.org/2024/05/the-ad… #AfricaDigitalRightsFund

🧵(Thread) Exciting News! Our civic-tech organization, thraets, was incubated under the Outbox Foundation has been awarded a grant by the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF), managed by CIPESA. #DigitalRights #Democracy #AI #HateSpeech #Disinformation #Microtargeting

CIPESA KICTANet #defyhatenow West & Central Africa Jonction Research ICT Africa GIJN Africa Jamii Forums Legal Resources Centre Internet Without Borders Access Now This grant will fund our project: "Safeguarding African Elections - Mitigating the Risk of AI-Generated Mis/Disinformation to Preserve Democracy."We will focus on #Tunisia and #Ghana, who are preparing for elections this year.

CIPESA KICTANet #defyhatenow West & Central Africa Jonction Research ICT Africa GIJN Africa Jamii Forums Legal Resources Centre Internet Without Borders Access Now We will develop an open-source AI tracking tool that will crowdsource & monitor AI-generated content . As well, conduct red teaming activities to refine investigative methodologies and enhance AI detection tools for identifying synthetic and manipulated media.

CIPESA KICTANet #defyhatenow West & Central Africa Jonction Research ICT Africa GIJN Africa Jamii Forums Legal Resources Centre Internet Without Borders Access Now Defending democracy with AI is crucial! We're leveraging tech, building capacity, and fostering cooperation to ensure free expression, accurate info, and active citizen participation. Stay tuned! #Democracy #AI #DigitalRights

#HappyMartyrsDay, today, we honor the #bravery and #courage of the #UgandaMartyrs who laid down their lives for their faith. Let us remember their sacrifices and strive to embody the same #strength and #commitment in our own lives. #EnablingEntrepreneurs

#EidMubarak, let us spread love, kindness, and happiness on this holy occasion of Eid. Wishing you a #blessedEid filled with love, laughter, and joy. May the day be memorable for you. #EnablingEntrepreneurs

The Digital Economy is here!! You can now work from the top of a hill or in a village and still have access to the same digital opportunities as everyone across the world. Meet Okello Robert Bob who has set up a learning centre in Lira City-Northern Uganda. #EnablingEntrepreneurs

We are happy to witness our partner MUBS Ent'ship Innovation & Incubation Centre organize a successful pitch event for entrepreneurs to showcase their readiness for investment. Witness the winners stepping up to the challenge today: youtube.com/live/1qt99JeDG… #NSSFHiInnovator

Happy New Week!! This week we reflect on Thomas Edison’s quote that says “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. May the fear of failure not be your greatest hindrance this week. #EnablingEntrepreneurs