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Abdulazeez Abubakar
3 months ago
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Nigerian group unveils AI chatbot to combat online gender-based violence
Presenting the project, Mr Olasupo described ‘HerSafeSpace’ as an AI-driven tool that offers real-time support to women and girls facing online violence.
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), a Nigerian non-profit organisation has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot designed to combat online Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in West Africa.
The chatbot, named ‘HerSafeSpace,’ was launched at the Global AI Action Summit in Paris, France, held from 10 to 11 February.
The summit, hosted by the French government at the Grand Palais, brought together world leaders, international organisations, civil society representatives, private sector stakeholders, and researchers.
Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event aimed to set global AI standards that promote collective progress and public interest.
HerSafeSpace project is one of five selected by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs through its Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online, a global platform focused on combating online and technology-facilitated GBV.
More about ‘HerSafeSpace’
BBYDI was represented by its Global Director, Abideen Olasupo, and Programme Specialist for Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), Taibat Hussain.
Presenting the project, Mr Olasupo described ‘HerSafeSpace’ as an AI-driven tool that offers real-time support to women and girls facing online violence.
“This AI-driven tool will provide real-time support for women and girls facing online violence, educate
them on their digital rights and safety measures, and collect and analyse data to inform policy and future interventions,” he explained.
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