Ethics, AI, and Africa
from The Standards Show
In this episode, Matthew speaks with academic and philosopher Catherine Botha, Professor of Art, Culture, and Technology at the University of Johannesburg. Together, they explore whether there's a uniquely African context for AI development - and what cultural, social, and economic values should guide its deployment across the continent. They also dive into ISO/IEC 42001, asking whether this AI management systems standard is flexible and inclusive enough to reflect Africa’s specific needs. Catherine also unpacks the concept of the Philosophy of AI - what it means, and why it matters - and shares her ‘standards journey’, one inspired by her very savvy students. It’s part conversation, part audio love letter to the stakeholder-driven standards process: grounded in transparency, consensus, and voluntarism, and - as Catherine argues - essential to delivering social justice in the age of AI. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO/IEC 42001 – AI management systems The Standards Show | Revisiting ISO/IEC 42001 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
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