The New Slavery: How Africa’s Data Fuels AI Without Fair Compensation
A Report from MDC 2025’s AI Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The 2025 edition of the Media and Development Conference (MDC),…
Author: Michael Babalola
Michael is a seasoned AI reporter and digital innovation advocate, focused on exploring how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming industries, society, and everyday life. With a background in ICT, product management, and social entrepreneurship, he blends deep tech insight with storytelling to spotlight the real-world impact of AI across Africa and beyond.
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