Talks

Jul 29, 2025 ยท 2 min read

Public Talks ยท Panels ยท Science Communication

Making AI legible to the people it will affect most.

I believe AI researchers have a responsibility to speak beyond conference halls. From church halls to science festivals, I engage communities in honest conversations about what artificial intelligence is, what it is not, and what it means for their lives.

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Josiah speaking at the AI and Faith talk, St James Catholic Church Cape Town

Recent Talks

July 2, 2025 Public Talk

Let's Talk The AI-Human Factor: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Intelligence

St James Catholic Church, Muizenburg, Cape Town
AI and Faith Event ยท Archdiocese of Cape Town

A public dialogue exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence โ€” addressing what is at stake, the risks of hallucination, deepfakes, and job displacement, alongside the opportunities for personalised learning, data-driven solutions, and language translation. The talk concluded with a call to action: infuse human values and ethics into AI development, and leverage AI as a tool for human growth.

AI Ethics Faith & Technology Human-AI Interface Science Communication
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July 2025 Poster Session

The AI-Human Factor: A Science Communication Poster

AIMS South Africa
Africa Scientifique & African Gong

Presented a science communication poster breaking down how AI works โ€” from data preparation and model creation to rollout โ€” for a general audience. Explored the risks and opportunities of AI and issued a call to action for human-centred AI development.

Science Communication AI Literacy Public Engagement

Topics I Speak On

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AI for Climate
Weather prediction, forecasting, and climate adaptation using machine learning.
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AI Ethics & Governance
Responsible AI, techno-democracy, and policy for equitable AI in Africa.
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AI & Society
The human-AI relationship, faith, culture, and what AI means for communities.
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AI in Education
How AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment in mathematics and beyond.

Invite Me to Speak

Whether it is a community forum, school, church, conference, or panel โ€” I am happy to engage audiences on AI, climate, and responsible technology.

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