AAAI Nigeria

AAAI Nigeria

6/9/2025, 4:37:19 PM

Dear Members and Affiliates, As a follow up from the 2025 AAAI report on the future of AI research, we are organizing several deep dives into some of the topics covered by the report. The first one will be a panel discussion exploring one of the most significant topics in artificial intelligence today: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Event Details: Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time Format: Free Zoom webinar Duration: 1 hour What You'll Learn: Our distinguished panel of AI experts will explore the fascinating evolution and future implications of AGI research, covering: The Historical Foundation: How the pursuit of human-level AI capabilities has been central to artificial intelligence since the field's founding in 1956, when pioneers explicitly identified this ambitious goal as fundamental to the discipline. The Modern Renaissance: Why the early 2000s marked a pivotal moment when researchers renewed focus on "human-level AI" and "artificial general intelligence," responding to the success of narrow AI applications while addressing concerns about progress toward the field's more visionary objectives. Current Impact and Future Directions: How AGI aspirations continue to drive fundamental breakthroughs in AI research and shape the critical questions guiding development of increasingly capable systems. Navigating the Challenges Ahead: An honest examination of the potential societal disruptions, risks, and safety challenges that successful AGI development could present, including implications for human flourishing and survival. Panel Members: Holger Hoos, Alexander von Humboldt Professor of AI at RWTH Aachen University (Germany) and Professor of Machine Learning at Universiteit Leiden (the Netherlands) Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft; Stuart Russell, Professor; Michael H. Smith and Lotfi A. Zadeh Chair in Engineering, University of California, Berkley Moderator: Francesca Rossi, AAAI past president, IBM Fellow and AI Ethics Global Leader. This panel brings together leading voices in AI research to provide balanced perspectives on both the tremendous potential and serious considerations surrounding AGI development. Whether you're an AI professional, researcher, or simply curious about the future of artificial intelligence, this discussion will offer valuable insights into one of technology's most consequential frontiers. Register Now: https://aaaiforms.wufoo.com/forms/med3mv91pignn4/ Questions? Contact AAAI at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

AAAI Nigeria

6/12/2025, 10:38:29 PM

Condolence Message No one deserves to experience the horror of a plane crash. The pain, anguish, and loss are unimaginable. The recent tragic plane crash in India is deeply saddening — beautiful souls with dreams and ambition, all lost in an instant. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our friends, the people of India, and the Indian High Commission in Nigeria. May God Almighty grant comfort and strength to the bereaved families during this difficult time. Signed, Temitope Oguntosin AAAI-Nigeria

AAAI Nigeria

5/21/2025, 7:40:23 AM

Empowering the Next Generation: AI Training for Lagos Senior Secondary Schools The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence - Nigeria (AAAI-Nigeria), in strategic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is proud to announce the launch of a transformative AI Education Initiative for senior secondary school students across Lagos State. 🎓🤖 This pioneering program is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, and ethical technology use, preparing them for the future of work and innovation. Through hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and real-world applications, we aim to spark curiosity and nurture homegrown AI talent in Nigeria. 🌍 WE ARE CALLING ON PARTNERS AND SPONSORS We invite corporate organizations, foundations, education stakeholders, and tech companies to support this youth-focused initiative. Your partnership will directly impact thousands of students, helping us provide essential resources such as training materials, facilitators, learning kits, and learning hubs across participating schools. 📩 To partner with us, kindly reach out to: 👉 [email protected] 👐 JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and technology in Nigeria? We are looking for dedicated volunteers — teachers, tech professionals, AI enthusiasts, and youth mentors — from across Lagos State to support this initiative. 📄 To express interest in volunteering, kindly send your CV and a short statement of interest to: 👉 [email protected] Together, let’s prepare Lagos State’s youth for the opportunities of tomorrow through innovation, knowledge, and ethical AI education. 🔗 Be a part of this movement. Inspire. Teach. Transform. #AAAINigeria #LagosAIInitiative #AIForEducation #FutureReadyStudents #MinistryOfEducationLagos #YouthEmpowerment #VolunteerOpportunity #TechForGood #NigeriaEducation #DigitalSkills #EthicalAI

AAAI Nigeria

5/27/2025, 8:00:08 AM

Children, AI, and the Environment: Protecting the Next Generation in the Digital Age A Safety Initiative by AAAI-Nigeria and Partners At AAAI-Nigeria, the safety and future of every child is at the heart of what we do. In collaboration with committed partners and experts, we are proud to launch the Children, AI, and the Environment Safety Initiative — a campaign that empowers children with knowledge, awareness, and tools to navigate the digital world safely while understanding the role of AI in building a better environment. This initiative is being led by Mr. Temitope Oguntosin, a passionate advocate with AAAI-Nigeria, who will be available to engage directly with children—answering questions, listening to their concerns, and guiding them on how to use AI safely and responsibly. We would love to hear from your child: What are their fears about AI? What do they know so far about AI? How do they think it affects their lives and learning? In return, we’ll share simple tips with them on: How AI can support learning and success in school How to stay safe online How to use technology to solve real-world problems and protect the planet This initiative is built on real experiences and conversations with young learners across Nigeria. It’s more than a program — it’s a movement to protect, inform, and prepare our children for the future. 📱 Chat with us online via WhatsApp: +234 706 891 4510

AAAI Nigeria

5/21/2025, 1:31:26 PM

Dear Colleagues, Reference: Invitation to Contribute to a Study on Climate-proofing Higher Education A team from the Research and Transfer Centre "Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management" https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/ftz-nk/ at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, together with the European School of Science and Sustainability Research (ESSSR, https://esssr.eu/), the UK Consortium on Sustainability Research (UK-CSR, https://www.mmu.ac.uk/research/research-centres/ecology-environment/groups/zero-carbon-sustainable-futures/UK-CSR), the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP, https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/ftz-nk/programmes/iusdrp/) and the German-Brazilian Science and Technology Network (GERBRAS-SCIENCENET, https://gerbras-science.net/), is leading a study entitled “How Can Higher Education Become Climate-Proof?”, which to explores how HEIs can become "climate-proof" - resilient to climate impacts while advancing sustainability in education, research, and campus management. This survey is part of this effort. We kindly invite administrators, faculty, and sustainability officers of Higher Education institutions and from all fields of knowledge to take part in this study and fill in this short survey, which will take less than 10 minutes. Please find here the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/U4YHcVJX7rx8vXss6 If desired, colleagues contributing to the study will be named in the Acknowledgements section of the paper. If you wish to receive information on sustainability-related projects, events and publications opportunities, please feel free to join IUSDRP´s mailing list at: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A0=IUSDRP. Thank you in advance for your participation! Best Regards, The Research Team

AAAI Nigeria

5/21/2025, 7:37:01 AM

Exciting Conference Alert 🚨 AAAI-Nigeria, in partnership with Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), proudly presents: 🌿 AI for Eco-Friendly Infrastructure 📍 June 3rd, 2025 |MAAUN Kano, Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Theater | 10AM – 1PM This high-level gathering will explore the intersection of AI and sustainable infrastructure development in Africa – including panel talks, roundtable discussions, student innovation showcases, and more. 🌍 Celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay 🤝 Featuring diplomats, academia, industry leaders & student innovators. 📢 Calling environmental champions, AI professionals, students, and policymakers. ➡️ TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/suTU3xGGG9p4KdKC7 For further enquiries call us or chat on WhatsApp: +234 706 891 4510 email: [email protected] #AAAINigeria #SustainableDevelopment #AIForClimate #InnovationForAfrica #MAAUN #ClimateAction

AAAI Nigeria

5/21/2025, 3:02:45 PM

For Immediate Release May 16, 2025 Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Launches AI-Powered Peer Review Assessment System [Washington, DC] — The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific research and collaboration, today announced a pilot program that strategically incorporates Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance the academic paper review process for the AAAI-26 conference. This initiative aims to improve efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor and human oversight. Enhancing Scientific Review, Not Replacing Human Expertise The pilot program will thoughtfully integrate LLM technology at two specific points in the established review process: Supplementary First-Stage Reviews: LLM-generated reviews will be included as one component of the initial review stage, providing an additional perspective alongside traditional human expert evaluations. Discussion Summary Assistance: LLMs will assist the Senior Program Committee (SPC) members by summarizing reviewer discussions, helping to highlight key points of consensus and disagreement among human reviewers. "This pilot represents a careful, measured approach to incorporating new technology into the scientific review process," said Stephen Smith, AAAI President. "We're exploring how LLMs can complement—not replace—the irreplaceable expertise and judgment of our human reviewers." Preserving Human Decision-Making and Scientific Integrity AAAI emphasizes that this pilot maintains the primacy of human expertise and judgment in several important ways: No Displacement of Human Reviewers: No human reviewers are being replaced at any stage of the process. No Automated Decision-Making: LLM-generated content will not be used for automated accept/reject decisions. No Numerical Ratings from LLMs: The technology will not provide numerical scores or ratings for papers. Human Oversight at All Stages: Human experts will review all LLM-generated content. Cutting-Edge Methods with Rigorous Safeguards The pilot employs state-of-the-art methodologies in the responsible deployment of LLM technology, including: Multi-step reasoning processes at inference time Web search capabilities as tools in the reasoning chain Rigorous checks for proper data source attribution Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of LLM contributions Stringent Privacy and Data Protection AAAI has implemented strict privacy controls throughout the pilot: All paper data and reviewer information will remain confidential No data will be used for LLM training Information will not be repurposed for any use beyond generating the intended reviews and summaries Complete compliance with all data protection regulations "Scientific integrity and data privacy are non-negotiable priorities in this pilot," said Smith. "We've designed this program with multiple layers of protection to ensure these principles are upheld." Looking Ahead The results of this pilot will be thoroughly evaluated to determine the value and appropriate role of LLM technology in future scientific review processes. AAAI plans to publish a comprehensive analysis of the pilot's outcomes, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on responsible AI integration in academic contexts. About the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Founded in 1979, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) is a nonprofit scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines. AAAI aims to promote research in and responsible use of artificial intelligence and increase public understanding of the field. For more information, see www.aaai.org. AAAI Media Contact Meredith Ellison AAAI

AAAI Nigeria

2/4/2025, 9:29:29 PM

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AAAI Nigeria

2/23/2025, 11:43:27 PM

Join Us for an Exclusive AI Webinar! We’re excited to invite you to an insightful session with Dr. Teddy Nalubega (Ph.D), Head AI at Knowledge Consulting and Code for Africa Now. 📅 Date: March 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT) 📍 Online Webinar 🎯 Topic: Practical Knowledge of AI and Ways to Apply AI Tools for Career Advancement Are you looking to enhance your AI skills and unlock new career opportunities? This webinar is for YOU! Dr. Nalubega will break down how AI can be applied across industries, from business to research, helping professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts leverage AI for growth. 📌 What you’ll learn: ✅ How to practically apply AI tools in your career ✅ Industry trends and AI applications ✅ Strategies to stay ahead in the AI revolution 🔥 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an AI expert! 📢 Register Now: Send your name and email to this WhatsApp: +234 706 891 4510 wa.me/2347068914510 #AAAINigeria #AIForAll #CareerAdvancement #ArtificialIntelligence #AIWebinar #TechForGood