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While We Wait for the Bricks

While We Wait for the Bricks

Irvan Damon

South Africa's AI policy white paper is right about where we need to go. A Johannesburg developer argues we are missing the bridge. How a well-drafted Data Processing Agreement delivers...

While We Wait for the Bricks

Irvan Damon

South Africa's AI policy white paper is right about where we need to go. A Johannesburg developer argues we are missing the bridge. How a well-drafted Data Processing Agreement delivers...

The Jazz Partner Principle: Why Imagination Matters More Than Transactional Prompting

The Jazz Partner Principle: Why Imagination Mat...

Irvan Damon

My friend James asked, "What if AI could taste code?" That single question transformed how I see AI, from vending machine to jazz partner. Here's why imagination matters more than...

The Jazz Partner Principle: Why Imagination Mat...

Irvan Damon

My friend James asked, "What if AI could taste code?" That single question transformed how I see AI, from vending machine to jazz partner. Here's why imagination matters more than...

Africa's Triple Digital Divide: When AI Can't E...

Irvan Damon

What happens when the technology meant to democratise communication literally cannot speak your language? Stuck in Santon traffic during G20 preparations, I recorded a video demonstrating something no summit will...

Africa's Triple Digital Divide: When AI Can't E...

Irvan Damon

What happens when the technology meant to democratise communication literally cannot speak your language? Stuck in Santon traffic during G20 preparations, I recorded a video demonstrating something no summit will...

Africa's Triple Digital Divide: When AI Can't Even Pronounce 'Iqanda'

Africa's Triple Digital Divide: When AI Can't E...

Irvan Damon

Inspired by G20 AI policy statements, I, well sort of,  recorded how a typical  Test-To-Speech (TTS) AI treats isiXhosa clicks as possible system errors. While some warn of a double...

Africa's Triple Digital Divide: When AI Can't E...

Irvan Damon

Inspired by G20 AI policy statements, I, well sort of,  recorded how a typical  Test-To-Speech (TTS) AI treats isiXhosa clicks as possible system errors. While some warn of a double...

South Africa's Central Supplier Database Paradox: Why Missing AI Categories Signal Our Biggest G20 Opportunity Yet

South Africa's Central Supplier Database Parado...

Irvan Damon

Trying to register AI services on South Africa's Central Supplier Database, I found no category- just "Adult Education." Initially frustrated, I realised this isn't a gap but a greenfield opportunity....

South Africa's Central Supplier Database Parado...

Irvan Damon

Trying to register AI services on South Africa's Central Supplier Database, I found no category- just "Adult Education." Initially frustrated, I realised this isn't a gap but a greenfield opportunity....

Can AI Rebuild South Africa's Institutions? | Trust, Technology & Transformation

Can AI Rebuild South Africa's Institutions? | T...

Irvan Damon

South Africa's institutional trust crisis has reached historic lows, with 71% of citizens holding grievances against government and business. But whilst corruption and state capture have hollowed out public services,...

Can AI Rebuild South Africa's Institutions? | T...

Irvan Damon

South Africa's institutional trust crisis has reached historic lows, with 71% of citizens holding grievances against government and business. But whilst corruption and state capture have hollowed out public services,...