Women in AI: Charlette N’Guessan is tackling data scarcity on the African continent
What challenges did N’Guessan face with her startup in 2023?
In 2023, N'Guessan faced various challenges with her startup, including difficulties in commercializing their product on the market and navigating the male-dominated tech industry. Additionally, she had to address issues related to data scarcity in Africa and ensure responsible AI development by considering factors like context, accessibility, accountability, explainability, and data privacy and safety.
What are Charlette N’Guessan's contributions to the African Union?
Charlette N'Guessan is an AI expert consultant for the African Union's High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies4. She is involved in drafting the AU-AI continental strategy, focusing on data foundations and use in AI systems. Her work aims to guide African Union member states in recognizing the value of AI for economic growth and developing a framework that supports the development of AI solutions while protecting Africans.