Accelerating AI Ethics

Connecting global conversations on ethical AI: the Coded Bias World Tour and AI in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

55min | 02/23/2026

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In this episode Dr Caroline Green from Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI speaks to Dr Joy Buolamwini and Angela Oduor Lungati, Executive Director of Ushahidi, about building ethical, community-centered AI from Africa and beyond. Angela discusses her work leading Ushahidi, an open-source platform used globally to crowdsource crisis and human rights data, and how community-generated knowledge can shape more inclusive and context-aware AI systems.Joy reflects on her journey from uncovering bias in facial recognition systems to founding the Algorithmic Justice League, sharing how her research - featured in the documentary Coded Bias - exposes the social harms embedded in AI.

Together, they explore women’s leadership in technology, the importance of grassroots voices in shaping AI governance, and the need for data justice, language representation, and accountability across the AI supply chain. The conversation highlights Kenya’s national AI strategy, Africa’s growing role as a builder - not just consumer - of AI, and the environmental and labour impacts of AI infrastructure. The episode closes with reflections on creativity, humanity, and the role of art in guiding responsible innovation.

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About Accelerating AI Ethics

AI is transforming our world. But there are many ethical considerations from how AI is changing our ways of working to potentially deepening social inequalities. Instead of creating new opportunities. That's why we're here, to spark urgent conversations about the most pressing ethical issues in AI. The Accelerator Fellowship Programme at the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford brings together experts from civil society, industry, government and academia to address these ethical challenges head-on. We will explore topics such as the implications of AI for creativity, healthcare, global regulation and many more. Our podcast will feature guests from diverse backgrounds and disciplines because we believe it is important to hear all perspectives and create an exclusive space where diverse opinions are welcome. Most episodes will be hosted by Dr Caroline Emmer de Albuquerque Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI and Lead of the Accelerator Fellowship Programme.

Find out more about us here: https://afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Accelerating AI Ethics

AI is transforming our world. But there are many ethical considerations from how AI is changing our ways of working to potentially deepening social inequalities. Instead of creating new opportunities. That's why we're here, to spark urgent conversations about the most pressing ethical issues in AI. The Accelerator Fellowship Programme at the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford brings together experts from civil society, industry, government and academia to address these ethical challenges head-on. We will explore topics such as the implications of AI for creativity, healthcare, global regulation and many more. Our podcast will feature guests from diverse backgrounds and disciplines because we believe it is important to hear all perspectives and create an exclusive space where diverse opinions are welcome. Most episodes will be hosted by Dr Caroline Emmer de Albuquerque Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI and Lead of the Accelerator Fellowship Programme.

Find out more about us here: https://afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In this episode Dr Caroline Green from Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI speaks to Dr Joy Buolamwini and Angela Oduor Lungati, Executive Director of Ushahidi, about building ethical, community-centered AI from Africa and beyond. Angela discusses her work leading Ushahidi, an open-source platform used globally to crowdsource crisis and human rights data, and how community-generated knowledge can shape more inclusive and context-aware AI systems.Joy reflects on her journey from uncovering bias in facial recognition systems to founding the Algorithmic Justice League, sharing how her research - featured in the documentary Coded Bias - exposes the social harms embedded in AI.

Together, they explore women’s leadership in technology, the importance of grassroots voices in shaping AI governance, and the need for data justice, language representation, and accountability across the AI supply chain. The conversation highlights Kenya’s national AI strategy, Africa’s growing role as a builder - not just consumer - of AI, and the environmental and labour impacts of AI infrastructure. The episode closes with reflections on creativity, humanity, and the role of art in guiding responsible innovation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Accelerating AI Ethics

AI is transforming our world. But there are many ethical considerations from how AI is changing our ways of working to potentially deepening social inequalities. Instead of creating new opportunities. That's why we're here, to spark urgent conversations about the most pressing ethical issues in AI. The Accelerator Fellowship Programme at the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford brings together experts from civil society, industry, government and academia to address these ethical challenges head-on. We will explore topics such as the implications of AI for creativity, healthcare, global regulation and many more. Our podcast will feature guests from diverse backgrounds and disciplines because we believe it is important to hear all perspectives and create an exclusive space where diverse opinions are welcome. Most episodes will be hosted by Dr Caroline Emmer de Albuquerque Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI and Lead of the Accelerator Fellowship Programme.

Find out more about us here: https://afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Accelerating AI Ethics

AI is transforming our world. But there are many ethical considerations from how AI is changing our ways of working to potentially deepening social inequalities. Instead of creating new opportunities. That's why we're here, to spark urgent conversations about the most pressing ethical issues in AI. The Accelerator Fellowship Programme at the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford brings together experts from civil society, industry, government and academia to address these ethical challenges head-on. We will explore topics such as the implications of AI for creativity, healthcare, global regulation and many more. Our podcast will feature guests from diverse backgrounds and disciplines because we believe it is important to hear all perspectives and create an exclusive space where diverse opinions are welcome. Most episodes will be hosted by Dr Caroline Emmer de Albuquerque Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI and Lead of the Accelerator Fellowship Programme.

Find out more about us here: https://afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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