#inequality

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models used as chatbots and digital assistants, is becoming integral to daily life in South Africa. This raises concerns about the potential for AI to exacerbate existing inequalities, especially given the historical context of apartheid, which created disparities in access to education and healthcare. The implications of increased machine mediation in human interactions are significant in a society still grappling with these legacies, according to The Conversation Africa.

The article from The Elephant discusses how recent floods in Nairobi highlight issues of inequality and overcrowding in urban areas, while also presenting an opportunity for African cities to rethink and redesign their infrastructure. It emphasizes the challenges faced by capital cities in the context of climate change and urban planning.