In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, we’re joined by Prof Mpho Primus, Co-Director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Artificial Intelligent Systems and founder of the Primus Tech Hub, to explore how language, ethics, and immersive tech are shaping Africa’s digital future.
Prof Primus shares her journey from the science of languages into the world of AI, focusing on how African languages can power machine learning. Her recent publication of Sesotho, Setswana, and Sepedi datasets marks a critical step toward inclusive NLP systems that understand African users in their own languages.
We also explore the Metaverse Research Unit’s virtual re-creation of Sophiatown ,a bold blend of culture, memory, and technology. Prof Primus explains how these immersive experiences are paired with strong data ethics frameworks to ensure innovation is both meaningful and responsible
🎙️ Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, at Wits University – IndabaX 2024.
📢 This year’s edition of the Deep Learning IndabaX will be hosted at Stellenbosch University from 07 – 11 July. For more information, visit https://indabax.co.za/
