{"id":139,"date":"2021-03-31T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T10:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sapiens.it.com\/?p=139"},"modified":"2021-03-31T10:02:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T10:02:03","slug":"ai-perspectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sapiens.it.com\/?p=139","title":{"rendered":"AI Perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, I would like to highlight some presentations, panel discussions, podcasts, and interviews that I have participated in over the last few months (latter part of 2020 and early 2021). Apart from sharing my own AI perspectives on various topics, I have also learned a lot from other insightful perspectives (especially the panel discussions). In some of these video material (especially in the first 4 listed below), I also reference some aspects of a more decentralized beneficial human-centric future where AI and its benefits can be democratized to as many people as possible as a prelude to my most recent book \u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Democratizing-Artificial-Intelligence-Benefit-Everyone\/dp\/B08ZW2GJ2H\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Table of Contents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swiss Cognitive \u2013 The Global AI Hub: Cognitive Virtual \u2013 How to Set Up an AI Centre of Excellence<\/li><li>Perspectives about the Impact of AI on Financial Services \u2013 Africa Payments Club<\/li><li>Africa Knows! Conference \u2013 Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing in Africa<\/li><li>Africa Knows! Podcast Interview with Dr Jacques Ludik<\/li><li>AI-driven Innovation to help business thrive in the Smart Technology Era \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 The Innovation Caf\u00e9<\/li><li>The Next Wave of Innovation: Opportunities for AI in Africa \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 GCAAI and China Tech Blog<\/li><li>Operationalizing AI to help Businesses &amp; Society Thrive \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 Swiss Cognitive Global AI Hub &amp; AI Capital<\/li><li>AI Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, Kenya \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik<\/li><li>AI-enabled, ultra-personalized health wellness \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 TYAN International AI Workshop<\/li><li>Artificial Intelligence interview with Dr. Jacques Ludik (Cortex Group)<\/li><li>Not Just Business (The Rise of the Machines?) \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik<\/li><li>Africa Tech Festival: AI Initiatives to Transform Africa \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik<\/li><li>AI5W Panel Addressing hurdles to AI adoption in Africa \u2013 Africa Tech Festival<\/li><li>The AI Investment Landscape \u2013 A Global Perspective \u2013 Swiss Cognitive<\/li><li>Building Africa\u2019s AI initiative \u2013 Cirrusai.net&nbsp;<\/li><li>Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Swiss Cognitive \u2013 The Global AI Hub: Cognitive Virtual \u2013 How to Set Up an AI Centre of Excellence (March 2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This Cognitive Virtual focuses on AI Centre of Excellence \u2013 the practical steps &amp; components of preparing an organization for a successful AI journey.<\/li><li>AI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE &gt; THE DETAILS IN FOCUS \u2013 AIM, PRIORITIES, DATA &amp; TECH, TALENT<\/li><li>Panel Chair: Dr&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAA32QYBHoTsAfob8y4DNYDecaIaQmBVQ_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacques Ludik<\/a>, Founder &amp; Group CEO,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Group<\/a>&nbsp;| Founder &amp; CEO,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexlogic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Logic<\/a>&nbsp;| Founder &amp; President,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/miiafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa | MIIA<\/a><\/li><li>Panelists:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAABvjCwB9q_a0gBVBtzFIYxAMyFyNrndyvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Kamara<\/a>, Founder, Afya Rekor | Director, Machine Intelligence Institute Africa;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAAI8psBd8hef-lk1QqSSPa4bjMbzZiQb9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karen Silverman<\/a>, CEO and Founder, The Cantellus Group | Member of AI Global Council, World Economic Forum | 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAC5huMBScJwIBWlXMB13hrm9hhZHVF1Wos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alison B. Lowndes<\/a>&nbsp;Lowndes, Artificial Intelligence DevRel | NVIDIA | EMEA; Amitabh Singh, CTO EMEA Cortex, Palo Alto Networks<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6774709265434218496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6774709265434218496<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/swisscognitive_how-to-set-up-an-ai-centre-of-excellence-activity-6772470259585703936-Mj97\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/swisscognitive_how-to-set-up-an-ai-centre-of-excellence-activity-6772470259585703936-Mj97\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fkl7my0av5U&amp;t=1933s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fkl7my0av5U&amp;t=1933s<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cognitive Virtual -   How to Set Up an AI Centre of Excellence\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fkl7my0av5U?start=1933&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Perspectives about the Impact of AI on Financial Services \u2013 Africa Payments Club (March 2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr Jacques Ludik, Paul Whelpton, Sven van Pletzen, Murli Buluswar<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QiJJr2KP9V0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/QiJJr2KP9V0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/cortexlogic_perspectives-about-the-impact-of-ai-on-financial-activity-6781267555764994048-bd0M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/cortexlogic_perspectives-about-the-impact-of-ai-on-financial-activity-6781267555764994048-bd0M<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Perspectives about the Impact of AI on Financial Inclusion\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QiJJr2KP9V0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Africa Knows Conference (2 December 2020 \u2013 28 Feb 2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africaknows.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.africaknows.eu\/<\/a><\/li><li>Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing in Africa<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6764481773230419968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6764481773230419968<\/a><\/li><li>Presentation and Panel discussion Video:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kGD5-sqoX_Y?t=4870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/kGD5-sqoX_Y?t=4870<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"F38\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGD5-sqoX_Y?start=4870&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Africa Knows! Podcast Interview with Dr Jacques Ludik (January 2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr Jacques Ludik (Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa &amp; Cortex Group)<\/li><li>The benefits but also risks AI could have for the development of Africa. Interviewed by Simon Gebraad on 19 January 2021<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomadit.co.uk\/conference\/africaknows\/p\/9016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nomadit.co.uk\/conference\/africaknows\/p\/9016<\/a><\/li><li>YouTube: Africa Knows Conference Podcast with Dr Jacques Ludik January 2021 \u2013 Full Interview:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9jo4jrtbynY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/9jo4jrtbynY<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Africa Knows Conference Podcast with Dr Jacques Ludik January 2021 - Full Interview\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9jo4jrtbynY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Africa Knows Conference \u2013 The Mind Decolonized Episode 1:&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr Jacques Ludik on the Future of AI in Africa&nbsp;\u2013 January 2021<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mpnRptorvW0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/mpnRptorvW0<\/a>&nbsp;(selection from full interview)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Mind Decolonized Episode 1 - Dr Jacques Ludik on the Future of AI in Africa - January 2021\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpnRptorvW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. AI-driven Innovation to help business thrive in the Smart Technology Era \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 The Innovation Caf\u00e9 (August 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S5OBjzdck10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/S5OBjzdck10<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI-driven Innovation to help business thrive in the Smart Technology Era\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5OBjzdck10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Next Wave of Innovation: Opportunities for AI in Africa \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 GCAAI and China Tech Blog (August 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n2Li_EoYr0s&amp;t=282s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n2Li_EoYr0s&amp;t=282s<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The next wave of Innovation - Opportunities for AI in Africa - Dr Jacques Ludik - GCAAI Webinar\" width=\"1220\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n2Li_EoYr0s?start=282&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Operationalizing AI to help Businesses &amp; Society Thrive \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 Swiss Cognitive Global AI Hub &amp; AI Capital (June 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u0mWPoeNKtc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/u0mWPoeNKtc<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI Capital Virtual Conference 2020 - Day 2 - Dr. Jacques Ludik\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u0mWPoeNKtc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. AI Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, Kenya \u2013&nbsp;Dr Jacques Ludik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAA32QYBHoTsAfob8y4DNYDecaIaQmBVQ_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacques Ludik<\/a>, Founder &amp; CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexlogic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Logic<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Group<\/a>&nbsp;and the Founder &amp; President of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/miiafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa | MIIA<\/a>&nbsp;has participated as guest speaker at the launch of the AI Centre of Excellence (AICE) in Nairobi, Kenya. AICE is also a partner of the Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa (MIIA).<\/li><li>Dr Jacques Ludik spoke on \u201cAI for Exponential Growth &amp; Smart Economy\u201d at the launch of AICE.<\/li><li>Introductory video:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1G_vKdijNqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/1G_vKdijNqA<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, Kenya -  Dr Jacques Ludik\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1G_vKdijNqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 How AI can Transform Businesses \u2013 AICE January 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr Jacques Ludik, Founder &amp; CEO of Cortex Logic and Cortex Group and the Founder &amp; President of the Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa | MIIA will be participating as guest speaker at the launch of the AI Centre of Excellence (AICE) in Nairobi, Kenya<\/li><li>Intro:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZodC_C3Wcxs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZodC_C3Wcxs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr Jacques Ludik - How AI can Transform Businesses - AICE January 2021\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZodC_C3Wcxs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. AI-enabled, ultra-personalized health wellness \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 TYAN International AI Workshop (December 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAA32QYBHoTsAfob8y4DNYDecaIaQmBVQ_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacques Ludik<\/a>, Founder &amp; CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexlogic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Logic<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cortexgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortex Group<\/a>&nbsp;and the Founder &amp; President of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/miiafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa | MIIA<\/a>&nbsp;has presented 4 December 2020 on \u201cAI-enabled, ultra-personalized health wellness\u201d at the 2ND AFRICAN SYMPOSIUM AND 3RD TYAN INTERNATIONAL THEMATIC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ON BIG DATA, ANALYTICS, AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE (3-4 December 2020): Theme: Data Science for Solution-Driven and Sustainable Response to Current Developing World Challenges<\/li><li>Presentation:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dZe63De\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dZe63De<\/a><\/li><li>Flyer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dYJqa2N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dYJqa2N<\/a><\/li><li>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dDkgbuR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dDkgbuR<\/a><\/li><li>Video of presentation:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VGiP_2c2jVs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/VGiP_2c2jVs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI-enabled, ultra-personalized health wellness - Dr Jacques Ludik - TYAN International AI Workshop\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VGiP_2c2jVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Artificial Intelligence interview with Dr. Jacques Ludik (Cortex Group) (June 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/w9gdWLFiPXU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/w9gdWLFiPXU<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Artificial Intelligence interview with Dr. Jacques Ludik (Cortex Group)\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9gdWLFiPXU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Not Just Business (The Rise of the Machines?) \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik (June 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/NotJustBusinessS2E1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/NotJustBusinessS2E1<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/NotJustBusinessS2E1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NotJustbusiness-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Africa Tech Festival (November 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Initiatives to Transform Africa \u2013 Dr Jacques Ludik (October 2020) \u2013 Africa Tech Festival (November 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pqepLJWHJ3Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/pqepLJWHJ3Y<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JjyK1vz1J3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/JjyK1vz1J3Q<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI5T   AI Initiatives to Transform Africa\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JjyK1vz1J3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Jacques Ludik \u2013 AI Session Chair Intro \u2013 Africa Tech Festival (11 November 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/td1zMpFcgh4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/td1zMpFcgh4<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr Jacques Ludik - AI Session Chair Intro - Africa Tech Festival - 11 November 2020\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/td1zMpFcgh4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. AI5W Panel Addressing hurdles to AI adoption in Africa \u2013 Africa Tech Festival (November 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9gUn5Hz0ykM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/9gUn5Hz0ykM<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI5W   Panel   Addressing hurdles to AI adoption in Africa v2\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9gUn5Hz0ykM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. The AI Investment Landscape \u2013 A Global Perspective \u2013 Swiss Cognitive (September 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7fqp5gI9asM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/7fqp5gI9asM<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CognitiveVirtual - Global Panel - The AI Investment Landscape \u2013 A Global Perspective\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7fqp5gI9asM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Building Africa\u2019s AI initiative \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/cirrusai.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cirrusai.net<\/a>&nbsp;(October 2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?v=1217823695271167&amp;ref=watch_permalink\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?v=1217823695271167&amp;ref=watch_permalink<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?v=1217823695271167&amp;ref=watch_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Cirrus_FB-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4PynYB-0I6I\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/4PynYB-0I6I<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone - Dr Jacques Ludik\" width=\"1220\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4PynYB-0I6I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Democratizing-Artificial-Intelligence-Benefit-Everyone\/dp\/B08ZW2GJ2H\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Democratizing-Artificial-Intelligence-Benefit-Everyone\/dp\/B08ZW2GJ2H<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/democratizing-ai-benefit-everyone-jacques-ludik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/democratizing-ai-benefit-everyone-jacques-ludik<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Websites<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/about\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/jacquesludik.com<\/a>;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/about\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cortexgroup.ai<\/a>;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/about\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cortexlogic.com<\/a>;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesludik.com\/about\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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