Who Gets to Shape AI? Women, Context, and Africa's Future with Tapiwa

In this episode of Aithos, host Aashna Jain speaks with Tapiwa about the role women play in shaping the future of AI across Africa — and what happens when local voices are excluded from the systems being built.Rather than focusing only on access to technology, this conversation explores power, representation, and whose lived experiences are reflected in AI systems. We discuss how women’s perspectives influence the kinds of problems AI prioritizes, why community knowledge matters in building responsible systems, and how African contexts are often overlooked in global AI development.As more young women enter the space, this conversation explores not only the challenges ahead, but also the opportunity to shape AI in ways that are more inclusive, contextual, and human-centered.