Research Publications
Explore our contributions to the global AI research community, focusing on inclusive technology and African language processing.
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Published Research
Deep Ubuntu: Foundation Models for African Languages
We present Deep Ubuntu, a family of foundation models specifically designed for African languages, addressing the linguistic diversity and cultural nuances of the continent.
Offline-First AI Infrastructure for Emerging Markets
A comprehensive framework for deploying AI systems in low-connectivity environments, enabling reliable AI applications across Africa's diverse infrastructure landscape.
Cultural Bias in Large Language Models: An African Perspective
An empirical study of cultural bias in existing large language models and proposed methods for creating more culturally inclusive AI systems.
Computer Vision for African Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities
A comprehensive survey of computer vision applications in African agriculture, highlighting unique challenges and proposing novel solutions.
Low-Resource Language Processing: Advances in African Language NLP
Novel approaches to natural language processing for low-resource African languages, including transfer learning and multilingual techniques.
Democratizing AI: Lessons from the Ubuntu Philosophy
Exploring how the African philosophy of Ubuntu can inform the development of more inclusive and human-centered artificial intelligence systems.
Recent Preprints
Scaling Foundation Models for African Languages: A Multi-Domain Approach
We present advances in scaling foundation models across multiple African languages and domains, demonstrating improved performance on downstream tasks.
Federated Learning in Resource-Constrained Environments
A novel federated learning framework designed for environments with limited computational resources and intermittent connectivity.