Release of the Landscape Research Mapping
Following the initial concept note workshop, the team felt it was necessary to understand thelandscape around digital heritage and AI in Africa and Asia to better position the new initiative.Over the course of three months, a small research team explored close to two hundred differentinitiatives, projects, and individuals working in the field of digital heritage […]
June 2025 – Launch of AAOO Consortium
One of the key strategic goals of AAOO is to build a global consortium of individuals andinstitutions – essentially, a space to share resources, knowledge, strategy, and efforts toadvance shared principles and values that are at the heart of AAOO’s work: communitycentered AI, culturally driven AI, equitable representation in AI systems of global south cultures,etc. […]
June 2025 – AAOO selected for Open Data Editor Global Cohort
In June 2025, AAOO was selected as one of 5 projects as the 2nd cohort piloting the launch ofOpen Knowledge’s Open Data Editor (ODE), in particular focusing on the new addition of “aresponsible, offline AI feature designed to support users in spotting anomalies, patterns, andinconsistencies — all while respecting privacy, transparency, and human oversight.” (Source) […]