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Africa's Community Network for Data, Power, and AI Justice

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The WATA Gathering

Africa's monthly gathering for data, power, and AI justice. Connecting communities, intelligence, and action to shape how AI works, who it serves, and who benefits.

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Platform

Our name reflects a simple truth. AI systems do not emerge from nowhere. They are built on our data, shaped by our experiences, and influence our lives every day. Yet the communities most affected by these technologies are often excluded from the decisions that govern them.

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People

Community Data Power & Ownership: Building community control over data, consent, and value. Ensuring communities are not just raw material, but active participants.

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Probes

Algorithm Audits & AI Accountability: Exposing bias, measuring harm, and demanding accountability. Creating mechanisms to identify and challenge harmful technological outcomes.

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Profiling

Surveillance, Safety & Digital Control: Protecting communities from harmful surveillance and digital control. Monitoring the watchers and strengthening digital resilience.

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Policy

AI Governance & Policy Influence: Ensuring communities genuinely shape the rules governing artificial intelligence and actively inform regional data legislation.

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Power

Community Economic Power & Participation: Ensuring communities actively share in the vast economic value created by AI, rather than just fueling it.

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