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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
AI’s promise is transformative, but the “compute divide” is widening. With #data, talent & processing power concentrated, much of the Global South risks being left behind. At #AI for the World , the conversation examines why most #AI pilots fail to scale and how inclusive digital public infrastructure can turn innovation into measurable impact. Watch @amitabhk87, @emwebaze, @DrShikoh, Shalini Kapoor, @paolobenanti, @pushmeet & Nidhi Singh discuss moving from AI optics to AI outcomes. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 youtube.com/watch?v=F3XBtXkR…
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
19 Sep 2024
Replying to @Google
@Google 's new open building dataset is a game changer. We're using it to support @MEMD_Uganda's electrification strategy. By analysing building data from satellite images, we're identifying villages ideal for solar mini grids in Lamwo. 🔗-youtu.be/O3NmfLFxq24?si=zPTZ…
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
AI NEWS: Leaks just revealed Google is planning to launch a 'Recall' feature for the Pixel. Plus, more developments from Meta, ElevenLabs, Runway, Perplexity, Nomic AI, and Elon Musk/xAI. Here's everything going on in AI right now:
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
16 May 2024
#BreakTheSystem in your own language with translate.sunbird.ai Here are categories of phrases for you to choose from. Share technical terms, greetings & proverbs in; ✅Acholi ✅Ateso ✅Lugbara ✅Luganda ✅Runyankole
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
2 May 2024
#BreakTheSystem with translate.sunbird.ai/ Help us crush language barriers in Uganda by testing our translations for: ✅Runyankole ✅Luganda ✅Acholi ✅Lugbara ✅Ateso The weirder the phrase, the better! Your feedback will help us make it the most accurate translation tool.
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Happy IML Day! African NLP, the next frontier. A lot of good work is being done by these amazing communities on the continent. Kudos!
Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! Since 1999, this day promotes linguistic diversity. Here are some orgs doing trailblazing work on AI for African & Asian languages 🥳 @LelapaAI @SunbirdAI @GhanaNLP @MasakhaneNLP @prosa_ai @AIR_lab_MUK @DSFSI_Research @DUmuganda
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! Since 1999, this day promotes linguistic diversity. Here are some orgs doing trailblazing work on AI for African & Asian languages 🥳 @LelapaAI @SunbirdAI @GhanaNLP @MasakhaneNLP @prosa_ai @AIR_lab_MUK @DSFSI_Research @DUmuganda
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
Today is #PictureMonday, and here is the team behind the #DataCitiesUG project. We are excited for the potential and opportunities this project will establish in Fort Portal and Jinja cities. #UGDigitalRoadmap #UGDataStrategy
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It's #TLDRTuesday and time for another #TLDRShorts - today @emwebaze from the awesome @SunbirdAI, an org who creates positive social impact using AI-enabled systems and tech across Africa, talks about how transformative #AI could be for #research and #society in the #GlobalSouth.
Happy TL;DR Tuesday! 🤩 In this week’s #TLDRShorts episode, we hear from @emwebaze, Executive Director of @SunbirdAI. Dr Mwebaze shares his excitement about the potential of #AI and its impact on society, with a focus on the #GlobalSouth. Find out more: ow.ly/3T3Y50QttYh
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
Data Science Africa joins international partners to launch the International Computation and AI Network (ICAIN) @wef datascienceafrica.org/dsablo… #WEF24 #AI #compute

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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
12 Dec 2023
"As we plan for Jinja city, it's crucial to address the question of accurate data. The effectiveness of our strategies relies on the reliability of the information we leverage." ~Mr. Edward Lwanga, Town Clerk, @jinjacity #DataCitiesUG #UGDataStrategy
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
12 Dec 2023
"Exciting day in Jinja for the #DataCitiesUg inception meeting, collaborating with key stakeholders! Our focus is on co-designing with selected cities, mapping out data ecosystems for enhanced planning using practical #AI systems. #UGDataStrategy
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
13 Oct 2023
📸 Pictorials from our partner workshop happening today. We're keen to engage our esteemed partners harnessing the power of our language system to drive initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, and civic involvement. #AIforsocialgood
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
13 Oct 2023
🥳🥳 A little Friday celebration with the Sunbird team as we move into our new office. 📍Find us at Plot 15 East Naguru Road right opposite Next Media Park.
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
9 Oct 2023
Happy 61st Independence Day, Uganda! 🎉🌟 We continue to harness the power of AI to drive innovation, prosperity, and inclusive development for all. #UgandaAt61
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
30 Sep 2023
Celebrating International Translation Day. You can now translate to Luganda using this whatsapp number 📲- 256800113366 We're making connections more accessible and seamless! Try it out and let us know. #TranslationDay23
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
21 Sep 2023
And that's a wrap🥳 Highlights from DAY 2 @dsa_Uganda summer camp. Glad to have contributed to Uganda's data science ecosystem having showcased our work in language technology and environmental sensing. Thank you to @BusitemaUni, @BUAIIR and @GodliverO for hosting.
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
15 Sep 2023
Our ED @emwebaze will be facilitating a session on Machine Learning at this year's @dsa_Uganda annual event hosted at @BusitemaUni
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Ernest Mwebaze retweeted
Congratulations Team Agro-connect for emerging as 2nd runner up at the Deep Learning IndabaX Uganda AI Language hackathon 🥳🥳 ⁦@GodliverO⁩ ⁦@BusitemaUni⁩ ⁦@indabaxug
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