On Sept. 28, the University of Cape Town and the Global Centre on AI Governance launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security to ensure African perspectives are central in global AI safety discussions. The hub aims to advance research, strengthen capacity, and shape policies that reflect Africa’s needs in the AI space. Attendees included students, academics, and international partners who emphasized the urgency of responsible AI development.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela said the initiative aligns with the university’s mission and reinforces Africa’s role in global technology debates. The hub will address AI risks often overlooked in African contexts, such as surveillance, election disinformation, and labor market shifts. It will focus on research, partnerships, and policy influence over the next three years. Collaborations with regional networks will inform the development of tools that serve both African and global communities.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela said the initiative aligns with the university’s mission and reinforces Africa’s role in global technology debates. The hub will address AI risks often overlooked in African contexts, such as surveillance, election disinformation, and labor market shifts. It will focus on research, partnerships, and policy influence over the next three years. Collaborations with regional networks will inform the development of tools that serve both African and global communities.
