Ernest Mwebaze

AI’s promise is transformative, but the “compute divide” is widening. With #data, talent & processing power concentrated, much of the Global South risks being left behind. At #AI for the World , the conversation examines why most #AI pilots fail to scale and how inclusive digital public infrastructure can turn innovation into measurable impact. Watch @amitabhk87, @emwebaze, @DrShikoh, Shalini Kapoor, @paolobenanti, @pushmeet & Nidhi Singh discuss moving from AI optics to AI outcomes. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 youtube.com/watch?v=F3XBtX…

@Google 's new open building dataset is a game changer. We're using it to support @MEMD_Uganda's electrification strategy. By analysing building data from satellite images, we're identifying villages ideal for solar mini grids in Lamwo. 🔗-youtu.be/O3NmfLFxq24?si…

AI NEWS: Leaks just revealed Google is planning to launch a 'Recall' feature for the Pixel. Plus, more developments from Meta, ElevenLabs, Runway, Perplexity, Nomic AI, and Elon Musk/xAI. Here's everything going on in AI right now:

#BreakTheSystem in your own language with translate.sunbird.ai Here are categories of phrases for you to choose from. Share technical terms, greetings & proverbs in; ✅Acholi ✅Ateso ✅Lugbara ✅Luganda ✅Runyankole

#BreakTheSystem with translate.sunbird.ai Help us crush language barriers in Uganda by testing our translations for: ✅Runyankole ✅Luganda ✅Acholi ✅Lugbara ✅Ateso The weirder the phrase, the better! Your feedback will help us make it the most accurate translation tool.

Happy IML Day! African NLP, the next frontier. A lot of good work is being done by these amazing communities on the continent. Kudos!

Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! Since 1999, this day promotes linguistic diversity. Here are some orgs doing trailblazing work on AI for African & Asian languages 🥳 @LelapaAI @SunbirdAI @GhanaNLP @MasakhaneNLP @prosa_ai @AIR_lab_MUK @DSFSI_Research @DUmuganda

Today is #PictureMonday, and here is the team behind the #DataCitiesUG project. We are excited for the potential and opportunities this project will establish in Fort Portal and Jinja cities. #UGDigitalRoadmap #UGDataStrategy

It's #TLDRTuesday and time for another #TLDRShorts - today @emwebaze from the awesome @SunbirdAI, an org who creates positive social impact using AI-enabled systems and tech across Africa, talks about how transformative #AI could be for #research and #society in the #GlobalSouth.

Data Science Africa joins international partners to launch the International Computation and AI Network (ICAIN) @wef datascienceafrica.org/dsablog/2024/0… #WEF24 #AI #compute

"As we plan for Jinja city, it's crucial to address the question of accurate data. The effectiveness of our strategies relies on the reliability of the information we leverage." ~Mr. Edward Lwanga, Town Clerk, @jinjacity #DataCitiesUG #UGDataStrategy

"Exciting day in Jinja for the #DataCitiesUg inception meeting, collaborating with key stakeholders! Our focus is on co-designing with selected cities, mapping out data ecosystems for enhanced planning using practical #AI systems. #UGDataStrategy

📸 Pictorials from our partner workshop happening today. We're keen to engage our esteemed partners harnessing the power of our language system to drive initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, and civic involvement. #AIforsocialgood

🥳🥳 A little Friday celebration with the Sunbird team as we move into our new office. 📍Find us at Plot 15 East Naguru Road right opposite Next Media Park.

Happy 61st Independence Day, Uganda! 🎉🌟 We continue to harness the power of AI to drive innovation, prosperity, and inclusive development for all. #UgandaAt61

Celebrating International Translation Day. You can now translate to Luganda using this whatsapp number 📲-+256800113366 We're making connections more accessible and seamless! Try it out and let us know. #TranslationDay23

And that's a wrap🥳 Highlights from DAY 2 @dsa_Uganda summer camp. Glad to have contributed to Uganda's data science ecosystem having showcased our work in language technology and environmental sensing. Thank you to @BusitemaUni, @BUAIIR and @GodliverO for hosting.

Our ED @emwebaze will be facilitating a session on Machine Learning at this year's @dsa_Uganda annual event hosted at @BusitemaUni

Hearty congratulations to @RKiire and the team @AIR_lab_MUK on being awarded the Google AI impact grant from @Googleorg aimed at supporting AI-drive microscopy research. 🔗-globalgoals.withgoogle.com/globalgoals?s=…

@sarahtlucas @IDinsight The world says 'hello' back! Happy birthday DataDelta 🎂 🥳

Hello world! Please welcome DataDelta! It so fun to lead this incredible team and this exciting work at @IDinsight. 🤩