Gregory Gondwe: Uncovering Stereotypes in Generative AI Models and How Journalists in sub-Saharan Africa Use ChatGPT
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Dr. Gregory Gondwe joins Nikita Roy to discuss the embedded stereotypes and biases in Generative AI models that put the Global South at a disadvantage. He also shares his findings on how journalists in sub-Saharan Africa leverage ChatGPT, with insights derived from his recently published journal article, "CHATGPT and the Global South: how are journalists in sub-Saharan Africa engaging with generative AI?"
Dr. Gregory Gondwe is an Assistant Professor of Journalism Studies at California State University, San Bernardino, and a Rebooting Social Media Visiting Scholar at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Centre for Internet and Society
He studies emerging media trends and their implications on society, particularly in Africa. His current projects include how people in sub-Saharan Africa use social media — particularly how individuals orchestrate online communities, outsmart government censorship and surveillance, and navigate through biased social media algorithms. His other works include cross-national studies on mis/disinformation in sub-Saharan Africa related to gender, geolocation, age, and media literacy.
Dr. Gondwe’s research works have appeared in various peer-reviewed journals, including Digital Journalism, International Journal of Communication, Journalism Practice, Journalism Studies, International Communication Gazette, and African Journalism Studies.
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