Event : Cyber Africa Forum 2024 (CAF)

At the first panel of Day 2 of the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), entitled “Black Mirror: AI ethics in the age of misinformation”, a captivating discussion took place on the ethical implications of the encounter between misinformation and artificial intelligence (AI).

This panel featured renowned speakers, offering a unique perspective on the subject among whom were:
◼ Dr Yaya Sylla, President and CEO of SaH Analytics International,

◼ Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola, Chairman of the African Union Expert Group on Cybersecurity,

◼ Mohamed Amine Dahmani, Sales Director at ESET Afrique Francophone ,

◼ Jamal FOFANA, Partner at ASAFO & CO. and Bernard BARBIER, Chief Executive Officer of BBCyber.

◼ Isabelle D. Director of Operations, General Counsel, Genesis Holding Company – as Moderator.

The discussions shed light on the current and future ethical challenges linked to this convergence, highlighting the crucial importance of guiding the development of AI with respect for ethical values and fundamental rights.