Passionate digital rights and digital inclusion advocate, and researcher. Working towards an inclusive and rights-respecting digital environment for all.

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Joined August 2012
If AI Escapes Human Control, Who Protect Africa? #ai #machinelearning
Replying to @thecableng
The control question reaches Africa in a smaller form first. A model already decides a loan, a triage or an exam result here, while the vendor, the training data and the appeal process all sit outside the country. Who does that user appeal to today?
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Support STEMFunFest 2026 today. 💳 Donate via Flutterwave: flutterwave.com/donate/gzzhh…
What if the child who could change the future never gets the chance to discover what they can do? We’re raising ₦5M to bring STEMFunFest 2026 to 1,000 students in Kwara giving them hands-on access to coding, robotics and STEM Donate: flutterwave.com/donate/gzzhh… #STEMFunFest26 #1k
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As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, this threat is moving from the margins into the center of our political conversation. I wrote about what this means for our democracy, for the women who choose to lead, and for the work ahead of us as a country. #TFGBV #CivicTech
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Zambia cancelled a global conference because a foreign power made a phone call. This is what debt dependency looks like in practice. Africa is rich. Its leaders must start governing like it. @accessnow @rightscon #rightscon Read here: fij.ng/article/africa-cannot…
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At the Code Club Conference in Cambridge, I spoke on Empowering School Children in Rural Communities Through Access to Computer Coding Education. As we teach coding without computers, using a model that makes digital learning inclusive and accessible for all.
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In July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria announced a monumental N352 billion ($220 million) fine against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Meta’s $220m fine: What it means for Nigerians and the future of digital sovereignty | TheCable thecable.ng/metas-220m-fine-…
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Holding Government Accountable Using AI Tools in Nigeria
OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Holding Nigerian government accountable using AI tools | TheCable thecable.ng/holding-governme…
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Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare
Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare premiumtimesng.com/b/3Tuk
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"If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." - George Washington
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Utilizing AI To Ensure Children Stay Safe Online In today’s interconnected world, children are increasingly exposed to the vast landscape of the internet from a young age. While the digital realm offers boundless. dailytrust.com/utilizing-ai-…
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On Thursday this week, I will be joining Internet Standards Observatory Research Roundtable. I will about my research on the crucial role of Standards Organizations in shaping the Internet landscape in Africa. View the full agenda here and register now: lnkd.in/eszsHpJ6
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Who Supplies Surveillance Tech to African Govts? Amazing @ADRNorg report = 1st ever mapping of billion dollar trade in illegal surveillance technology. This short thread shows key differences between Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malawi & Zambia. opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/…
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Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights.
#OpEd: Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights, By Wale Bakare | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/42wgDbD
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