#KeIGF2024 : Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film
Dear Listers, The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days. This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme. We're interested in your thoughts on: 1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film* *How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?* *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________
Thank you for the opportunity to contribute. I have been exploring various AI tools in my creative endeavours. In my opinion, that is what they are: only tools. There is concern among creatives that these tools will replace humans. As a creative, I can attest to the fact that technology is an enabler not a hindrance. AI tools make my creative process faster but I still have to do the work. The nature of the jobs will change but creative input from humans will still be needed (for now!). There is a great need to upskill workers in the digital creative industries. Many of the jobs mentioned in the credits of a feature film may disappear with time. Film schools should equip students so that they will view AI as an ally and not a threat. Kudos to experienced filmmaker, Cajetan Boy, who has been equipping screenwriters to use AI tools. There is a huge opportunity to include Kenyan languages in AI tools. Suno.ai is amazing. However, I still have not been able to generate a Kikuyu, Luo or Luhya song! Should this even be a possibility or should Kenyan traditional songs/sounds be protected from AI? Elevenlabs is another great tool. One can even clone their voice and earn money. The concern is whether one's cloned voice can be misused. Should one's voice/voice print be registered as Intellectual Property? A leaf could be borrowed from the Elvis Act - Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-act-tennessee-signed-ai-... Will a film license be required to create AI films? Regards, Mildred Achoch. On Monday, June 10, 2024, David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
*KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________
The balance between AI advancements and the protection of human creativity is a nuanced challenge. AI can significantly enhance the creative process by offering new tools and efficiencies, but it also raises concerns about originality, intellectual property, and the erosion of human artistic expression. There is a need to create frameworks that ensure AI serves as an enabler rather than a replacement. This includes implementing ethical guidelines for AI use in creative industries, ensuring fair compensation and recognition for human creators, and fostering collaboration between AI and artists to amplify rather than diminish human creativity. Reskilling for all is no longer an option, rather a necessity if one wants to remain relevant! Twahir On Mon, Jun 10, 2024, 8:15 PM Mildred Achoch via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thank you for the opportunity to contribute.
I have been exploring various AI tools in my creative endeavours. In my opinion, that is what they are: only tools. There is concern among creatives that these tools will replace humans. As a creative, I can attest to the fact that technology is an enabler not a hindrance. AI tools make my creative process faster but I still have to do the work. The nature of the jobs will change but creative input from humans will still be needed (for now!).
There is a great need to upskill workers in the digital creative industries. Many of the jobs mentioned in the credits of a feature film may disappear with time. Film schools should equip students so that they will view AI as an ally and not a threat. Kudos to experienced filmmaker, Cajetan Boy, who has been equipping screenwriters to use AI tools.
There is a huge opportunity to include Kenyan languages in AI tools. Suno.ai is amazing. However, I still have not been able to generate a Kikuyu, Luo or Luhya song! Should this even be a possibility or should Kenyan traditional songs/sounds be protected from AI?
Elevenlabs is another great tool. One can even clone their voice and earn money. The concern is whether one's cloned voice can be misused.
Should one's voice/voice print be registered as Intellectual Property?
A leaf could be borrowed from the Elvis Act - Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-act-tennessee-signed-ai-...
Will a film license be required to create AI films?
Regards, Mildred Achoch.
On Monday, June 10, 2024, David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
*KICTANet Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________
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Dear Listers, I was on the Ongea AI Podcast hosted by Bukinola Ngobi on the Impact of AI, Human Rights and the Creatives Industry. You can hear my insights here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25KuoPrLSS7Z4VsIglFnBZ Best Regards, *Angela Minayo Kidiavai* On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear Listeners, Welcome to day 2 of our online moderated conversation ahead of *#KeIGF2024* Today's Topic - *Data Divide: Are some voices missing from the online conversation?* The internet is a powerful tool for sharing information, but what if access to that information isn't equal? Data, the fuel of the digital age, can be unfairly distributed. What are your concerns about inclusion and exclusion in data? When it comes to Internet Governance Challenges emerging issues relate to the: Data Ownership and Sharing Standardization and Accessibility Global vs. Local Needs Is there data that's locked away, keeping some voices unheard? How can we ensure everyone has a seat at the digital table? Share your thoughts. On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 10:48 AM Angela Minayo via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
I was on the Ongea AI Podcast hosted by Bukinola Ngobi on the Impact of AI, Human Rights and the Creatives Industry.
You can hear my insights here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25KuoPrLSS7Z4VsIglFnBZ
Best Regards,
*Angela Minayo Kidiavai*
On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear Listers, On this particular issue, I believe Data needs to be standardized and made accessible in formats across all sectors of our social, political and economic spheres if we have to talk about inclusion. This can be achieved through: Open Data Initiatives, enhanced capacity building to ensure we have resources that can be able to collect, analyse and utilise data effectively and finally we all need an environment that is inclusive for policymaking. *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-indeje/>
Daudi, AI is is an idea whose time has come. I agree with Midlred it is a tool. As policy makers we might want to review the processes that develop various AI components such as languages, usecases the role of end users in the evolution of various ai tools. Something akin to public participation and ways of ensuring that the tools dont infringe on the rights of end users. Best Regards On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear Listers, Welcome to day 3 of our online moderated *#KeIGF2024* conversation. *Today's discussion is about Bridging the Digital Divide when it comes to digital inclusion and accessibility for PWDs and underserved communities.* - How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? - How can we incentivize infrastructure development in underserved areas to ensure wider internet coverage? - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? - What steps can be taken to improve digital literacy programs and resources in underserved communities? - How can we guarantee the long-term sustainability of support funds like USF to ensure continued investment in digital inclusion initiatives? If you are part of a PWD or underserved community, what are the biggest challenges you face in accessing the internet? If you are working on digital inclusion initiatives, what successful models or approaches can you share? -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________
David, Considering online accessibility, ability for PLWDs to navigate web places, we need website owners to consider adding accessibility functionalities on their webpages. From screen reading, voice navigation, contrast, dyslexia friendliness, text transformations etc based on accessibility profiles of users. This aligns to and helps stay ahead of global accessibility laws and best practices. Do we have a digital accessibility policy/regulations/laws in Kenya? On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:05 AM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Welcome to day 3 of our online moderated *#KeIGF2024* conversation.
*Today's discussion is about Bridging the Digital Divide when it comes to digital inclusion and accessibility for PWDs and underserved communities.*
- How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? - How can we incentivize infrastructure development in underserved areas to ensure wider internet coverage? - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? - What steps can be taken to improve digital literacy programs and resources in underserved communities? - How can we guarantee the long-term sustainability of support funds like USF to ensure continued investment in digital inclusion initiatives?
If you are part of a PWD or underserved community, what are the biggest challenges you face in accessing the internet?
If you are working on digital inclusion initiatives, what successful models or approaches can you share?
-- *Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Cephas, As a country, we have made some progress in online accessibility but we still have a long way to go. Focusing on website accessibility, the KICTANet Disability program conducted a research on the usability of public websites by PWDs, but none of the websites were 100% accessible. The worrying trend, though, was that most of the websites lacked basic accessibility functions like Alt-text and captions, and surprisingly none of them had audio descriptions. The report is available in the following: LINK <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/reports/#> Inaccessible public websites are great barriers that we can't overlook especially considering the government's ongoing digitization of its services. We have legal provisions as a country including the National ICT Policy and Kenya Standard (Ks 2952) on Accessibility among others, that should cater to the accessibility of digital platforms to PWDs.But as the report highlights, the guidelines are not being followed. I am interested to know who should be held accountable Best, Nic. Nyakundi ICT Accessibility & Equality for PWDs *KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicodemus-nyakundi-68a9a587/> <https://twitter.com/NicNyakundi> <https://www.facebook.com/NicNyakundi> On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM Cephas Joseph via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
David,
Considering online accessibility, ability for PLWDs to navigate web places, we need website owners to consider adding accessibility functionalities on their webpages. From screen reading, voice navigation, contrast, dyslexia friendliness, text transformations etc based on accessibility profiles of users. This aligns to and helps stay ahead of global accessibility laws and best practices.
Do we have a digital accessibility policy/regulations/laws in Kenya?
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:05 AM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Welcome to day 3 of our online moderated *#KeIGF2024* conversation.
*Today's discussion is about Bridging the Digital Divide when it comes to digital inclusion and accessibility for PWDs and underserved communities.*
- How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? - How can we incentivize infrastructure development in underserved areas to ensure wider internet coverage? - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? - What steps can be taken to improve digital literacy programs and resources in underserved communities? - How can we guarantee the long-term sustainability of support funds like USF to ensure continued investment in digital inclusion initiatives?
If you are part of a PWD or underserved community, what are the biggest challenges you face in accessing the internet?
If you are working on digital inclusion initiatives, what successful models or approaches can you share?
-- *Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear David, - How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? There is need to continue with research to collate the data on disability and the issues around internet access in Kenya. The issues range from, why they use internet less, their safety while online, given the rise of online gender-based violence, the issue particularly intersects in a powerful way and cyber security concerns in the country. One other issue that is pertinent is how emerging tech connects with disability. We will be able to make targeted recommendations and find impactful solutions once we have the correct data. I am calling for solidarity from policymakers and stakeholders when it comes to the needs of PWDs with regards to the internet. - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? One of the desired solutions that has come up in our discussions with PWDs is the possibility of having special tariffs for persons with disabilities using the internet. This tariff would be highly subsidized and targeted. I think it would greatly benefit young Kenyans with disabilities who often have competing needs and internet sometimes falls low on the list. The public wi-fi hotspots offered by the government, with good execution and maintenance is another way pwds can access the internet for cheap. Community and government-led solutions can provide devices and assistive tech to schools, libraries and community centres. - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? This is a human rights issue, and PWDs have the right to access to information in accessible formats. However, as much as I dislike to commodifying digital accessibility, one of the best reasons to create accessible online content is that it increases the number of people that can access what you are offering. Accessibility is not just for PWDs, it makes things better for persons who do not consider themselves disabled as well. The metrics with accessible interfaces are especially relevant to businesses. Programs like KICTANet’s Aceesibility for PWDs are happy to provide the capacity-building on accessible content. There’s an urgent need to support these programs so that they can sustain their advocacy efforts. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 5:57 AM Nicodemus Nyakundi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Cephas,
As a country, we have made some progress in online accessibility but we still have a long way to go.
Focusing on website accessibility, the KICTANet Disability program conducted a research on the usability of public websites by PWDs, but none of the websites were 100% accessible. The worrying trend, though, was that most of the websites lacked basic accessibility functions like Alt-text and captions, and surprisingly none of them had audio descriptions.
The report is available in the following: LINK <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/reports/#>
Inaccessible public websites are great barriers that we can't overlook especially considering the government's ongoing digitization of its services.
We have legal provisions as a country including the National ICT Policy and Kenya Standard (Ks 2952) on Accessibility among others, that should cater to the accessibility of digital platforms to PWDs.But as the report highlights, the guidelines are not being followed.
I am interested to know who should be held accountable
Best, Nic. Nyakundi ICT Accessibility & Equality for PWDs *KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/>
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On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM Cephas Joseph via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
David,
Considering online accessibility, ability for PLWDs to navigate web places, we need website owners to consider adding accessibility functionalities on their webpages. From screen reading, voice navigation, contrast, dyslexia friendliness, text transformations etc based on accessibility profiles of users. This aligns to and helps stay ahead of global accessibility laws and best practices.
Do we have a digital accessibility policy/regulations/laws in Kenya?
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:05 AM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Welcome to day 3 of our online moderated *#KeIGF2024* conversation.
*Today's discussion is about Bridging the Digital Divide when it comes to digital inclusion and accessibility for PWDs and underserved communities.*
- How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? - How can we incentivize infrastructure development in underserved areas to ensure wider internet coverage? - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? - What steps can be taken to improve digital literacy programs and resources in underserved communities? - How can we guarantee the long-term sustainability of support funds like USF to ensure continued investment in digital inclusion initiatives?
If you are part of a PWD or underserved community, what are the biggest challenges you face in accessing the internet?
If you are working on digital inclusion initiatives, what successful models or approaches can you share?
-- *Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear David,
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How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access?
BO: We can raise awareness by ensuring that issues that touch on the rights and responsibilities of PWDs as well as the underserved Communities are part of important public policy discussions and policy developement processes such as the one we are having.
There is need to continue with research to collate the data on disability and the issues around internet access in Kenya. The issues range from, why they use internet less, their safety while online, given the rise of online gender-based violence, the issue particularly intersects in a powerful way and cyber security concerns in the country. One other issue that is pertinent is how emerging tech connects with disability. We will be able to make targeted recommendations and find impactful solutions once we have the correct data.
I am calling for solidarity from policymakers and stakeholders when it comes to the needs of PWDs with regards to the internet.
-
What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups?
BO: We should shift focus to human centred design approaches as well as solution oriented approaches that seek the input of PWDs in the devices
Listers, My response in line On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 2:06 PM Florence Awino via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: they would wish to use. Service providers should provide this information to the Community
One of the desired solutions that has come up in our discussions with PWDs is the possibility of having special tariffs for persons with disabilities using the internet. This tariff would be highly subsidized and targeted. I think it would greatly benefit young Kenyans with disabilities who often have competing needs and internet sometimes falls low on the list.
The public wi-fi hotspots offered by the government, with good execution and maintenance is another way pwds can access the internet for cheap.
Community and government-led solutions can provide devices and assistive tech to schools, libraries and community centres.
-
How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces?
BO: We need to create more awareness on their need to develop solutions
that also consider PWDS. More engagement is needed where PWDs provide input into the strategies that would better suit them.
This is a human rights issue, and PWDs have the right to access to information in accessible formats. However, as much as I dislike to commodifying digital accessibility, one of the best reasons to create accessible online content is that it increases the number of people that can access what you are offering. Accessibility is not just for PWDs, it makes things better for persons who do not consider themselves disabled as well. The metrics with accessible interfaces are especially relevant to businesses.
Programs like KICTANet’s Aceesibility for PWDs are happy to provide the capacity-building on accessible content. There’s an urgent need to support these programs so that they can sustain their advocacy efforts.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 5:57 AM Nicodemus Nyakundi via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Cephas,
As a country, we have made some progress in online accessibility but we still have a long way to go.
Focusing on website accessibility, the KICTANet Disability program conducted a research on the usability of public websites by PWDs, but none of the websites were 100% accessible. The worrying trend, though, was that most of the websites lacked basic accessibility functions like Alt-text and captions, and surprisingly none of them had audio descriptions.
The report is available in the following: LINK <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/reports/#>
Inaccessible public websites are great barriers that we can't overlook especially considering the government's ongoing digitization of its services.
We have legal provisions as a country including the National ICT Policy and Kenya Standard (Ks 2952) on Accessibility among others, that should cater to the accessibility of digital platforms to PWDs.But as the report highlights, the guidelines are not being followed.
I am interested to know who should be held accountable
Best, Nic. Nyakundi ICT Accessibility & Equality for PWDs *KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/>
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicodemus-nyakundi-68a9a587/> <https://twitter.com/NicNyakundi> <https://www.facebook.com/NicNyakundi>
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM Cephas Joseph via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
David,
Considering online accessibility, ability for PLWDs to navigate web places, we need website owners to consider adding accessibility functionalities on their webpages. From screen reading, voice navigation, contrast, dyslexia friendliness, text transformations etc based on accessibility profiles of users. This aligns to and helps stay ahead of global accessibility laws and best practices.
Do we have a digital accessibility policy/regulations/laws in Kenya?
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:05 AM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Welcome to day 3 of our online moderated *#KeIGF2024* conversation.
*Today's discussion is about Bridging the Digital Divide when it comes to digital inclusion and accessibility for PWDs and underserved communities.*
- How can we raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the specific needs of PWDs and underserved communities regarding internet access? - What innovative solutions can bridge the affordability gap for internet access, devices, and assistive technologies for these groups? - How can we incentivize infrastructure development in underserved areas to ensure wider internet coverage? - How can we encourage the development and adoption of accessible online content and interfaces? - What steps can be taken to improve digital literacy programs and resources in underserved communities? - How can we guarantee the long-term sustainability of support funds like USF to ensure continued investment in digital inclusion initiatives?
If you are part of a PWD or underserved community, what are the biggest challenges you face in accessing the internet?
If you are working on digital inclusion initiatives, what successful models or approaches can you share?
-- *Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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Dear Listers, This is the final day of our online moderated #KeIGF2024 ⚖️🇰🇪 conversation. *Today's discussion is on "Data governance and cybersecurity", where do we strike a balance? * Here's why *Privacy vs. Sovereignty* - *Privacy:* The Data Protection Act (2019) gives Kenyans control over their data. But how does this impact the government's ability to investigate cybercrime or national security threats? - *Sovereignty:* Should Kenyan data be stored locally, or can it be transferred to international servers for better security or access? *These are complex issues, and your voice matters.* The upcoming Kenya Internet Governance Forum (#KeIGF2024) is the perfect platform to discuss these challenges and find solutions. - How can Kenya ensure data privacy while also safeguarding national security? - Where should the balance lie between data localization and global access? *Join the conversation:* - Share your thoughts below! - Register for #KeIGF2024 to attend virtually and be part of the solution <https://bit.ly/45m4vey> - Follow the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/ -- *Kind Regards,* *David Indeje* *@**KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> * Communications *_____________________________________ +254 (0) 711 385 945 | +254 (0) 734 024 856 KICTANet portals KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/18428106/admin/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> ______________________________________
David, On creative process and AI - many questions have been raised on use of copyrighted, human-made creative content in training AI models. There are aces all over, and it's a developing issue. As to whether the copyright owners should get paid for use of their works? In a license model of what? Also, initiatives such as one by Meta to tag AI generated creative works as "AI-Generated" for transparency and distinguishing what's human and not. An idea like combining smart contracts with AI content generation, to create immutable copies of AI-generated works on blockchain, for eternal provenance of synthetic gerationation - to distinguish from human work. On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) is happening in just 14 days.
This year's theme is "Building Kenya's Multistakeholder Digital Future." We shall conduct a 4-day online moderated conversation around the theme.
We're interested in your thoughts on:
1. *Digital Creative Industries: AI & Film*
*How can we balance the benefits of AI in the creative process with the need to protect human creativity and rights?*
*Kind Regards,*
*David Indeje*
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participants (11)
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Angela Minayo -
Barrack Otieno -
Barrack Otieno -
Cephas Joseph -
David Indeje -
David Indeje -
Florence Awino -
Mildred Achoch -
Miriam Wanjiru -
Nicodemus Nyakundi -
Twahir Hussein Kassim