AI’s Arrival in Africa: A Spotlight on Uganda’s Creative Industry

This insightful 2024 report by the East African Visual Artists explores the double-edged impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Uganda’s vibrant creative ecosystem. It highlights the opportunities AI presents for empowerment, collaboration, and innovation — while also addressing serious concerns around ethics, privacy, cultural appropriation, and the digital divide.

From ethical frameworks to policy recommendations, this report offers critical findings and actionable solutions to ensure that Uganda’s creatives not only survive — but thrive — in the age of AI. A must-read for artists, technologists, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of Africa’s cultural identity.