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The recent fallout between Anthropic and the US Department of War shows one thing clearly: the global debate on military AI is no longer abstract. It is political. It is urgent. And Africa is part of it. Across the continent, we are already moving. South Africa has launched DAIRU, Africa’s first military‑focused AI research unit ( https://saaiassociation.co.za/defence-artificial-intelligence-research-unit-dairu-opens-in-south-africa). Kenya is emerging as a leader in responsible military AI...

AI is no longer something on the horizon. It is already shaping how we work, learn, govern, and relate to one another. If you are reading this blog post, it likely means that you are already thinking about AI ethics. You are possibly questioning its necessity, its relevance to your work, or how it applies to your organisation. That, in itself, is a very good place to start. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business, education, and public life, one thing is increasingly clear: technical...

EthicEdge co-founder and co-director, Dr Cindy Friedman, recently represented South Africa at the G20 Culture Working Group Side Event on Economic and Digital Rights in the Cultural and Creative Sector, held in KwaZulu-Natal on 24 October. The event convened global thought-leaders, policymakers and creatives to explore how culture, technology and rights intersect, and how human creativity must be protected in a rapidly shifting digital economy. Dr Friedman was invited to join a panel titled...