[SydPhil] 1st CfA: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and AI | 26th November | ACEPS | Uni Johannesburg

[Mitova, Veli]

Call for Abstracts: “Indigenous Knowledge Systems and AI” Workshop

26 November 2024, University of Johannesburg

The African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qud4CBNqjlCl9nJyqUzfPF263a8?domain=uj.ac.za>) at the University of Johannesburg invites academics to explore the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on how Indigenous knowledge can inform, critique, and enhance the development of AI technologies. Recent advances in AI have sparked global conversations about the ethical and social dimensions of these technologies, while Indigenous knowledge systems have received increasing attention for their potential to enrich our understanding of epistemology, ethics, and sustainability. This issue aims to bridge the gap between these fields, creating a platform for in-depth interdisciplinary dialogue between Global North and South scholars.

Themes (open but not limited to the following):

▪ How can Indigenous knowledge contribute to AI governance?

▪ What are the current risks that AI, digital and emerging technologies pose to Indigenousknowledge?

▪ What are the implications to Indigenous knowledge systems if Global North values and methodologies are prioritized in the construction of AI, digital and emerging technologies?

▪ How can we implement strategies to preserve or encourage the use of Indigenous Knowledge Systems on digital platforms?

▪ What kinds of social, epistemic and political injustices are caused by the marginalisation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Technological Spaces?

Abstracts: 300 words, to be submitted to Dr Paige Benton at pbenton at uj.ac.za<mailto:pbenton at uj.ac.za>.

Accоmmodation will be provided for all speakers.

Important Dates:

Abstract submission: 29 October 2024

Notification of acceptance: 1 November 2024

Workshop: 26 November 2024


Special Issue: Talks will be considered for inclusion in a Special Issue of AI and Society (proposal under review).

Funding: This workshop is part of the project Philosophy through Indigenous Knowledge in the Global South, funded by National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/70siCD1vlpTOKxrypt5h0FjC3nN?domain=nihss.ac.za>.

Veli

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Veli Mitova

Professor in Philosophy and Director of ACEPS

University of Johannesburg


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