[applause] If Africa does not shape AI, then AI will shape Africa. A couple years ago, I was having a conversation with a good friend of mine named Nala. Nala was telling me about her upbringing in an impoverished rural town back home in Ghana. She was telling me that the educational system back home had broken down.There could be 50 students in one classroom sharing textbooks, pens, whatever they could just to get by. Nala wasn't even exposed to computers. despite there being a small internet cafe within t ...

Cultural Identity and Language - Names reflect cultural values, with Chinese culture prioritizing family and the collective [4], while Western cultures emphasize individualism [5] - Language shapes thoughts and builds the world we live in [6] - Living between two cultures allows for noticing things and feeling emotions previously unknown [24] - Exploring different cultures requires curiosity, non-judgment, and willingness to learn about oneself from a different perspective [27] Intercultural Communication and Family Dynamics - The speaker's family experienced challenges during a 14-month stay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting cultural differences in expressing emotions [7][10] - The "five love languages" concept was used to improve family communication and address conflicts arising from unacknowledged emotions [11][12] - Rituals like daily gratitude sharing and creating TikTok videos helped bridge communication gaps and strengthen family relationships [13][15][16] Cultural Nuances and Ethical Dilemmas - The speaker faced a cultural dilemma regarding whether to disclose the death of her grandfather to her grandmother, reflecting the Chinese value of obedience to elders and prioritizing family well-being [20][22] - The decision to withhold the truth was based on the belief that it was in the grandmother's best interest, despite the speaker's initial feelings of outrage [21]