Local AI Innovation – Who’s Building What in Uganda?

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According to Wes

Wesley Kambale

9 episodes

5 days ago

According to Wes is where life and technology intersect—with zero fluff. Wesley unpacks how emerging tech is shaping the world we live in. This isn't punditry or tech hype—it's sharp, grounded analysis of how things actually work (and why they often don't). Whether it's the myth of the neutral algorithm, or what AI means for African sovereignty, expect bold takes and uncomfortable truths. If you're done with polite panels and recycled narratives, welcome to the show

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According to Wes is where life and technology intersect—with zero fluff. Wesley unpacks how emerging tech is shaping the world we live in. This isn't punditry or tech hype—it's sharp, grounded analysis of how things actually work (and why they often don't). Whether it's the myth of the neutral algorithm, or what AI means for African sovereignty, expect bold takes and uncomfortable truths. If you're done with polite panels and recycled narratives, welcome to the show

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Local AI Innovation – Who’s Building What in Uganda?

According to Wes

12 minutes 46 seconds

3 months ago

Local AI Innovation – Who’s Building What in Uganda?

Forget Silicon Valley for a moment. Who is building the future of AI right here in Uganda? In this episode, we put the spotlight on the homegrown innovators at Makerere’s AI Lab, Numida, AirQo, Sunbird AI, and more.

We dive into the real-world impact: the AI diagnosing crop diseases with 96% accuracy, the chatbot debunking misinformation in Luganda, and the app that has delivered over $40 million in loans to Ugandan SMEs.

But we also confront the harsh realities of the funding gap, brain drain, and the fight for data. If you've ever wondered whether world-class AI is being built in Uganda, this episode gives you the names, the numbers, and the truth.