AI must serve South Africans, not leave them behind
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Stella Bvuma argues that the conversation about AI in South Africa should move past fear and hype. She suggests that citizens should be involved in shaping these systems. There should be a strong demand for accountability. Success should be measured by how the technology improves daily services. The goal is to ensure technology improves livelihoods. This approach aims to prevent citizens from being left behind.
South Africa’s AI debate must move beyond hype and fear. Stella Bvuma argues that citizens should help shape AI systems, demand accountability and judge progress by whether technology improves everyday services and livelihoods.