If Africa Doesn’t Shape AI, AI Will Shape Africa with: Dr James Maisiri
Lets Have This ConversationApril 18, 202600:42:45

If Africa Doesn’t Shape AI, AI Will Shape Africa with: Dr James Maisiri

AI is already rewriting the rules of education—but are we ready for what comes next?
From classrooms to workplaces, artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, teach, and work, often faster than institutions can adapt. Recent data from Keiser University reveals that more than 85–87% of educators believe AI and related technologies will permanently transform education. The real question isn’t whether change is coming—but who benefits, who is left behind, and whose values are being coded into the future.

This week, I’m joined by Dr. James Maisiri, researcher, educator, and public intellectual, whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, sociology, and ethics. Dr. Maisiri’s research explores how emerging technologies are transforming labor, education, and social structures across Africa, with a strong focus on inclusive and responsible digital transformation.

Dr. Maisiri has contributed to key academic and policy conversations through publications in the Journal of BRICS Studies, collaborative research with UNESCO, and opinion pieces in Mail & Guardian and The Star. He is widely recognized as a leading voice on AI ethics, digital inequality, and the societal implications of technological change.

In this conversation, we explore:

Dr. Maisiri’s thoughtful and engaging perspective has resonated with audiences around the world, and in this episode, he shares critical insights on how we can shape a more ethical, inclusive, and human-centered technological future.

 

 LinkedIn: @@JamesMaisiri

Email: jamesmaisiri1@gmail.com

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