Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa

🌍 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🌟𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁: Impact Academy's Global AI Safety Fellowship is a 3-6 month fully-funded research program for exceptional STEM talent worldwide. Fellows will work with the world’s leading AI safety organisations to advance the safe and beneficial development of AI. Their placement partners include the Center for Human Compatible AI (CHAI), FAR.AI, Conjecture, and the UK AI Safety Institute (AISI). ⏳𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until 31 December 2024, but early applications are strongly encouraged. 🗺️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Fellows will work in person with partner orgs, subject to visa. If fellows experience visa delays, we will enable them to work from our shared offices at global AI safety hubs. 🧑💻𝗪𝗵𝗼: Ideal candidates for the program will have- • Demonstrated programming proficiency (e.g. >1 year of relevant professional experience). • A strong background in ML (e.g. full-semester university courses, significant research projects, or publications in ML). • A track record of excellence (e.g. outstanding achievements in academics or other areas). • An interest in pursuing research to reduce the risks from advanced AI systems. Please apply even if you do not meet all qualifications! Competitive candidates may excel in some areas while developing in others. 🤝𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: Fellows will receive a comprehensive financial package to cover their salary, living expenses and research costs, along with dedicated resources for building foundational knowledge in AI safety, regular mentorship, and 1:1 coaching calls with the Impact Academy team. Fellows who perform well would have reliable opportunities to continue working full-time with their placement org. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit the website: https://lnkd.in/dF_YwY6P  😇 Know someone who would be a good fit? Refer them here: https://lnkd.in/d6jdc7bs There is a $2,000 reward to anyone who refers a candidate that gets selected for placement. ✉️ For any queries, please reach out at aisafety@impactacademy.org. #ai #aisafety #researchresesarch #career

We’re thrilled to host a session at this year's Science Forum South Africa, exploring how the Deep Learning Indaba and IndabaX are transforming Africa’s AI landscape. Discover how these initiatives are driving innovation in agriculture, health, and climate change while championing ethical and inclusive AI development. This is your chance to join the conversation and connect with global and African AI leaders working to create a more equitable future. 🎟 Attendance is free! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/esmhV6Vp #SFSA2024 #DeepLearningIndaba #AIinAfrica #G20AI #InnovationForImpact

A couple of months ago I moderated a fascinating panel discussion at the Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa. The title of the discussion was 𝗔𝗚𝗜 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗨𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮, 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻-𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻. I was joined by an exceptional panel: • Benjamin Sturgeon (Technical Lead, AI Safety Cape Town) • Lydia de Lange (Executive Director, Deep Learning IndabaX SA) • Joshua Tshifhiwa Maumela (Senior ML Engineer, Vodacom) • Benjamin Rosman (Professor of AI, University of Witwatersrand) While the discussion sparked diverse and sometimes contrasting views on AI's current trajectory, the panel converged meaningfully on two critical points: • AI applications must be grounded in a deep understanding of the science of Deep Learning. • We urgently need to develop Africa's entrepreneurial AI ecosystem. These points of consensus highlighted the delicate balance between innovation and responsible development that Africa must navigate in the emerging AI landscape. I look forward to hosting more of these kinds of discussions in the future! #AIinAfrica #DeepLearning #AISafety

𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲! AI Safety Cape Town and Condor Camp are excited to announce an all-expenses-paid AI risk prevention retreat, taking place from November 23-December 1 in Cape Town. If you want to play a role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and ensuring that this technology is beneficial for humanity, this is for you! 📌 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲? This event will bring together talented students and world-class speakers from academia and leading international AI safety labs to explore risks from advanced artificial intelligence, the governance and safe deployment of these transformative technologies, and potential career paths in AI safety. 🤖 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Talks & discussions • Workshops • 1-1 sessions with subject-matter experts 🧲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?: • New connections with talent in machine learning and AI • A deeper understanding of the emerging field of AI safety • Paths into high-impact careers 🖊️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻? Students, young professionals, and early-stage researchers who are motivated to learn more about mitigating risks from AI Applications are open until 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵 (should take <15 minutes to apply). You can also learn more about this retreat at this site or by emailing info@condor.camp 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dJZVVMR8 Camp Details: https://lnkd.in/dpPdnBQn AISCT Website: www.aisafetyct.com Condor Initiative: www.condorinitiative.org

AI Safety Cape Town and Condor Camp are excited to announce an all-expenses-paid AI risk prevention retreat, taking place from November 23-December 1 in Cape Town. If you want to play a role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and ensuring that this technology is beneficial for humanity, this is for you! 📌 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲? This event will bring together talented students and world-class speakers from academia and leading international AI safety labs to explore risks from advanced artificial intelligence, the governance and safe deployment of these transformative technologies, and potential career paths in AI safety. 🤖 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: • Talks & discussions • Workshops • 1-1 sessions with subject-matter experts 🧲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?: • New connections with talent in machine learning and AI • A deeper understanding of the emerging field of AI safety • Paths into high-impact careers 🖊️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻? Students, young professionals, and early-stage researchers who are motivated to learn more about mitigating risks from AI Applications are open until 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗖𝗘𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰 (should take <15 minutes to apply) You can also learn more about this retreat at this site or by emailing info@condor.camp 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dJZVVMR8 Camp Details: https://lnkd.in/dpPdnBQn Join AISCT WhatsApp Community: https://lnkd.in/d8gk9aan AISCT Website: www.aisafetyct.com Condor Initiative: www.condorinitiative.org

Manala Tyobeka from the University of Cape Town shared her excitement about attending her first Deep Learning Indaba. She had the opportunity to present her research poster and gain valuable feedback from experts and peers. Manala also made meaningful connections and was inspired by the incredible work being done across the continent. #IndabaXSA #AIResearch #MachineLearning #ManalaTyobeka #TechCommunity #DeepLearningIndaba

Emily-Rose Steyn, a master’s student from WITS and part of the Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa organizing team, shared her research on using machine learning to measure quality of life from satellite images at the Deep Learning Indaba 2024 in Senegal. She’s had an amazing experience connecting with the AI community and expanding her knowledge. Watch the video to learn more about her Deep Learning Indaba experience! #IndabaXSA #DeepLearningIndaba #AIResearch #AIinAfrica #MachineLearning

Excited to share this insightful video featuring Prof Vukosi Marivate at the Deep Learning Indaba in Dakar, Senegal! Hear his thoughts on Africa's vital contributions to AI research and development. He points out that the poster sessions at Indaba are just like those at other conferences such as NeurIPS, showcasing AI work and enabling expert feedback. Prof Vukosi Marivate also discusses the inspiring evolution of Indaba, where people are identifying local community problems and addressing them through AI research. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dD8VxEga #DLI2024 #Indaba2024 #XamXamlé

Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa was well represented at the Deep Learning Indaba in Dakar, Senegal! 🇿🇦🇸🇳 Our diverse team of researchers and AI enthusiasts came together showcasing unique work, from innovative algorithms to groundbreaking applications, demonstrating the depth and breadth of AI research in our country. It's inspiring to see the growth of AI innovation on our continent! A huge thank you to the organisers who made this experience unforgettable. We're heading home with renewed passion, ready to push the boundaries of AI in South Africa and beyond. #DLI2024 #Indaba2024 #XamXamlé

Stoked to have come 3rd in the InstaDeep advanced machine learning hackathon at the Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa, where Noah De Nicola and I optimized an image segmentation algorithm for locust swarm detection!