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Sep 26, 2024 | 
techpolicy.press | Scott Timcke
Scott Timcke is a Senior Research Associate at Research ICT Africa.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Thomas Klikauer |Kurt Cobb |Binoy Kampmark |Scott Timcke
Despite the global Uber-hype about artificial intelligence (AI), there still is what only “we” have: natural intelligence (NI). NI allows us to deal with reality in terms of abstractions, predictions, data, information, and knowledge. NI is a representation of cognition and reasoning, understanding and learning, problem-solving and decision-making. It allows us to do what makes us human: the ability to interact with other people.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Kurt Cobb |Thomas Klikauer |Binoy Kampmark |Scott Timcke
Plato, through the words of the central character in his famous dialogues, the philosopher Socrates, tells us that the invention of writing severely impaired human memory. The impairment resulted in part from disuse. We humans no longer had to commit to memory important information that could now be rendered on the page. Socrates insists that living memory is far better and far more responsive to inquiry than the written word.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
businesslive.co.za | Scott Timcke
Backed by a projected $1-trillion in capital expenditure, the push into artificial intelligence (AI) raises questions about its economic impact. Investors must demand clarity on how this capital allocation will translate into tangible returns. The AI growth debateAI promises to revolutionise business processes across several industries, from customer service to computer-assisted manufacturing.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Phil Pasquini |CST Research |Scott Timcke |Ellen Isaacs
Kicking off its inaugural African Leadership Perspective Series at the Wilson Center to discuss an everchanging geopolitical landscape, was former Nigerian President H.E Olusegun Obasanjo.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | CST Research |Scott Timcke |Ellen Isaacs |Countercurrents Collective
In late June, Kenyan President William Ruto backtracked on a tax-hiking finance bill after protests left at least 20 people dead and more than 150 injured when police opened fire with live ammunition. According to Patrick Gathara of The New Humanitarian, the youth-led protests were triggered by a range of proposed new taxes that will increase the financial burden on families already struggling with rising prices.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Binoy Kampmark |Scott Timcke |William D. Hartung |Bharat Dogra
His entire set of teeth, and gums, must be gold plated by now. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has decided to let the world, and more specifically Sir Keir Starmer’s freshly elected government, in on a secret: that artificial intelligence is inexorably majestic, glorious and sovereign. Embrace it and fob off the doomsdayers. Importantly for Blair, embracing it will ensure that the rivers of gold continue to flow into his private purse.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Tabrez Alam |Clarence Lusane |Scott Timcke |Brett Wilkins
Apno se mat lado balke apne haq wa adhikaron ke liye un logon se lado jo tumhare adhikaron par kabza kiye baithe hain- Legend Birsa MundaTiger Jairam Mahto’s entry in Jharkhand politics has sparked a renewed debate on identity politics, governance, and leadership in the state. BackgroundJharkhand, the 28th state of India, was established 24 years ago after separating from Bihar with the aim of promoting regional development.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Clarence Lusane |Scott Timcke |Brett Wilkins
Forum Against Corporatisation and Militarisation, along with Foundation The London Story, Netherlands, International Solidarity for Academic Freedom in India, India Justice Project, Germany and London Mining Network, UK, has submitted in response to the call by the United Nations Human Rights Council, seeking a periodic review of the obligations of India under International Political Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which assures the basic civil and political rights of all as...
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Scott Timcke |Ellen Isaacs |William D. Hartung |Bharat Dogra
We are told that Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for advancing democratic concerns and human rights across Africa. Yet, there are also early indicators that AI could undermine democratic institutions and processes, especially if these technologies prioritise colonial-capitalist development trajectories. Scott Timcke looks at some of the issues at stake.
