🎙 While global AI conversations are dominated by the US, China, and Europe, Africa is crafting its own path. Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder of the South African AI Association, joins us to discuss how the continent can build sovereign AI systems, retain talent, and shape regulation rooted in local realities.

From data sovereignty to the “brain drain” challenge, we explore what responsible AI looks like for Africa—and how regulation can drive innovation, not restrict it.

Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbradshaw/

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Guest introduction: Dr. Nick Bradshaw and AI in Africa
02:20 – Building data for the African AI ecosystem
04:15 – The growth of AI Expo Africa and partnerships
07:17 – South Africa’s leadership and local innovation stories
09:34 – Africa’s unique challenges in AI infrastructure
13:20 – Global AI collaboration and investment in Africa
17:40 – The importance of data sovereignty and regulation
21:24 – Language diversity and homegrown AI models
24:50 – AI’s impact on jobs and retaining talent in Africa
28:00 – AI for Good Africa: Partnerships and the future
29:52 – Closing remarks and invite to AI Expo Africa

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognised authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US-India Business (AUSIB), an organisation dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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