Intervenant.es invité.es > Joan Kinyua

Building Ethical AI from the Ground Up: Voices from Kenya’s Data Workforce

Summary:
This talk will explore the often-invisible labor that powers artificial intelligence, drawing from the experiences of Kenyan data labelers. It will highlight the journey of organizing for fair and ethical AI work, emphasizing worker-led solutions, accountability, and dignity in digital labor.

Bio:
Joan Kinyua is the founding President of the Data Labelers Association of Kenya (DLA) and a digital rights advocate focused on labor justice in AI. A former data labeler herself, Joan has been instrumental in developing Kenya’s first Model Contract and Voluntary Code of Conduct for AI data workers. Her work centers on amplifying worker voices in shaping ethical and equitable AI systems.