AI & Africa | Dialogues on Technology and Society | Ep 2: | Strive Masiyiwa and James Manyika

[@mu_nashe9641]

Knowing Strive Masiyiwa and his significant contributions to Zimbabwe as an engineer during my formative years greatly influenced my decision to pursue a degree in Telecommunications Engineering. I can confidently attest that his inspirational journey has provided me with strong motivation throughout my academic endeavors.

[@Madoy77]

M.kk 0:03 k.m 0:03 😅m

[@kelvintichana5169]

Seeing these two leaders in tech and business confirms to me that Zimbabwe will get up there one day.

[@abdouldieng3317]

They have contributed to Zimbabwe’s continuous collapse

[@cecilgondo9657]

@@abdouldieng3317 How have they contributed to Zimbabwe's collapse?

[@professernice3002]

How please enlighten me

[@imaniraks77]

he won't answer, remember you don't need any level of intelligence to criticize even individuals with the lowest IQs can criticize @@cecilgondo9657

[@TauraiHungwe]

A great discussion

[@nelsontayengwa]

These 2 are my Heroes, i own shares in Econet because of the Principals of the founder Strive, I Uphold & follow Just political & business principals since am a follower of James Manyika. These 2 Are the biggest Zim Exports Ever as as at 23/09/23.

[@barrymarume]

as a Zimbabwean im so proud,these are icons

[@dantealexandermanzanaressa8931]

OKI jrf😂 lo m🎉 cc😊 me b

[@dantealexandermanzanaressa8931]

0:05

[@programmazacademy5563]

Me too bruv

[@Eddie.T]

Thank you Strive for pointing out that Africa needs to be part of the conversation. Africa has a lot of potential and we need more leaders like him who are dedicated to lay out the foundation necessary for future generations to build on. AI will be a massive technological revolution and Africa cannot afford to be left out, again!

[@olowutokunbo3736]

Definitely Africa needs to be brought into the conversation not just as a user but also in terms of reaping the benefits economically.

[@munyaradzizimbowa2514]

Strive is undoubtedly the most brilliant entrepreneur to emerge from Zimbabwe, but on AI, he was out of depth, yet that is the strength of James Manyika and Google are some of the pioneers of AI.

[@MdAhoid-qv6gf]

1:08 ❤

[@cyberconversations]

Thank you James and Strive for the enlightening conversation. The insights you shared are incredibly valuable. One key takeaway for me was the impact of AI on education. Strive's reserved take on open source made me smile, it reflects his strong belief in the ethics of AI. If AI systems are responsibly developed, with fairness, transparency and accountability, we'll be fine. I'm glad this conversation is actually taking place on Google.

[@arvindgalthara3038]

9qq1

[@vincentanesuchigoche3237]

We need more brilliant minds like these guys from Zimbabwe

[@evensondlovu4982]

Strive is a giant and has given a lot to Africa, what a guy, what an impact! I'm proud to have worked for him and to have played a small part towards that incredible impact.

[@severtone263]

Clearly, we lack nothing in Africa. Proud of these gentlemen!

[@garimuta5877]

Our failure to lure these great characters back into our economic ecosystem makes it difficult for Zim to realize its dream of becoming the diamond for Africa

[@EdwardHerman-kx4tx]

2❤

[@EdwardHerman-kx4tx]

🎉😊

[@shepherdgumbo2684]

Its a shame

[@sirdrm3056]

Boggles one’s mind how we fail to harness this talent in Zimbabwe 🤦🏾‍♂️. Brilliant minds

[@thembakhumalo-li7bl]

You cannot harness such talent when you have intellectually challenged people in power

[@cleodontina1]

Our wretched and useless ZANU PF gvt

[@AhYes-it3mr]

​@@thembakhumalo-li7blspot on

[@toluwalaseogunkinle5541]

I was one of those skeptical about AI before now. I think I'm now excited to learn AI and be a pro at it after watching this. Thanks to these African giants. Strive and James. This is so insightful!

[@toluwalaseogunkinle5541]

I was so moved when I hear Strive say he made the first phone call in Nigeria. So incredible! I'm from Nigeria by the way.

[@mazvitatsikada7273]

This was quite impressive. I am a proud Zimbabwean and I am excited about the effects AI will have in Africa and the world at large. I am also happy that this conversation showed how important it is to talk about the digital future for today's generation and the generations to come.

[@righteousssianchali7294]

thank you very kindly mr James and mr Strive. Personally i would suggest big guys like you follow suit on what is being done by automobile companies, introduce apprenticeship on AI, Telecommunications etc which will make the learning and teaching of sciences more pragmatic so as to give tangible results. The future needs people who are pragmatic. In conclusion, thank you for such an insightful dialogue, we looking forward to more of these

[@SimiloKowa]

My thoughts exactly just from am few days ago

[@learnmoreushe3678]

Thumbs up to Strive and James! It's refreshing to hear a serious discourse concerning a searching matter of technical and social importance for a change. I think the lack of definition of AI speaks to its current infancy and spontaneity. The world must now find full use for it and evaluate its potential immediate and long term impact now that it's here, rather than AI being a solution deliberately created for a predetermined range of specific known problems. In other words, it's a nice tool which we now need to figure out how to fully use it; not one made for a specific purpose. Hence Google's initiative of setting up research centres in countries like Ghana. Awesome dialogue gentlemen and thank you.

[@munyaradzimanenji7391]

Inspirational stuff. Great conversation from two great people. Dr Strive you are a role model and global leader with a legacy which will impact generations to come

[@ngurekim6278]

Mind blowing, breathtaking conversation. Like King Saul, I feel like asking "whose sons are these?" Something I have admired about Strive Masiyiwa is that while he is a capitalist, his version is not the type that excludes or uses everyone else. Strive speaks about "all of us, we, everyone of us...." That's the difference between him and most of the political "entrepreneurs" that we have in Africa.

[@mattxlr4285]

One thing that's certain through all of this is - Africa as a sleeping giant is waking up and quite excitingly with this realization,there's a hope for amazing potential that'll come from it.

[@mellowcreme3212]

Goosebumps is all I been having for the past 2 days. The future is bright for Africa. Let's go

[@derekhamandawana3758]

As a Zimbabwean all I see is a bright future as I'm proceeding with studying hoping to reconstruct my country like Strive.

[@thesoftwarepimpgma]

Wow. Zimbabweans !!!! Black boy fly - Kendrick Lamar. Kufunga kuti boys dzoziwa sadza just like my children, i have now strong confidence in what they can do as well.

[@AllanChibisa]

As a Zimbabwean, I am proud of these giants.

[@TaffyLGotora]

Never felt more proud to be Zimbabwean than in this moment. My prayer is that the gvt would lure these 2 back into the fold

[@Drewxy22]

What does James do?

[@tanakanyika9273]

@@Drewxy22 he's a senior vice president at google

[@Drewxy22]

@@tanakanyika9273 Mmm... makes us soo proud! Wuaw! 🌟

[@ObertJohnMasenga-wu8ul]

This is nothing but so inspirational, to see how Strive just fights so that we as Zimbabweans can be part of this technological advancement

[@BrilliantMindsZw]

Zimbabwe all the way. Proud of guys

[@couragemuzilikazi3915]

I'm so proud of Zimbabwe. Brilliant ideas globally. Let's unleash the potential.

[@buckykhumalo2964]

Short, insightful, thoughtful and wise conversation. These two chaps really speak hope to those currently in the back end of economic development! The future can only be better from here!

[@finsensetv]

Two great Zimbabweans. I am inspired.

[@princexafreen584]

" A.I. Is as big as the Industrial Revolution "! Wow! I hope Mrs. Strive Masiyiwa don't mind me quoting that statement because that was an immeasurable stamp on how I feel about where A.I. Is transforming our world in real-time, right now. Beautiful statement!

[@HolloMatlala1]

2:39 🙏🏽. The story of Strive Masiyiwa and Tsitsi during that time always inspires me everytime I hear it. #Passion and #Innovation....My 1. Question is what is going to happen to Telecommunications Licenses and Telecos as a whole once Starlink (Vsats) is used as a Fibre Backhuals for 3,4 and 5G Cellsites, I understand this is still considered Rural Community Technology. But 4G Starlink backhuals vs 5G Fibre Backhuals....Are Telecos going decentralized

[@HolloMatlala1]

This coupled with Netflix ,Prime viewers on Africa's pay-TV satellites Startimes/Multichoice/Gotv users who don't mind paying USD$26,66 cause of lack of Internet and stable 4G connections that would allow direct Netflix @ USD$8,53. Or even PayTV Priemium subscriptions without internet. And all this will now be possible via Starlink or One web ( Just to avoid monopoly narratives)

[@videosfromwayback2209]

man, I love these guys! Hope to be on such a Podcast in 10 years

[@seanbobby007]

This was a marvelous listen, as a an engineer and a Zimbabwean l am proud of what the future holds for AI in Africa and the World.

[@JosephatMutingwende]

Two Zimbabweans who have +vely impacted in the world.When ever I see you guys it feels great for me to be a Zimbabwean.I dream to be like you one day guys or may my children.

[@adamsfemi]

These are two iconic leaders who have been a major inspiration to millions of Africans around the world. Thank you

[@cosmiconthebeat]

born in Zimbabwe both

[@TenGwaS]

The statistical analysis of Africa’s future prospects is promising. However, it’s worrisome that there’s a lack of cohesive progress in implementing policies that could benefit all 51 countries on the continent. This interview is easy to follow and showcases a remarkable level of maturity.

[@PaulMakaya]

Just imagining this talent in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@manqobamanqoba3392]

If they were in Zim, they would have been selling Phones and accessories at Ximex or those shops in town. Zim kills creativity and entrepreneurship.

[@irekeolasodiq1085]

A Nigerian will actually say the same thing But I think Africa is now the powerhouse of global change and evidences are there for us to see

[@nyati_imhenyu]

They had no role in any events leading to or after the Mgagao Declaration. All this talent would have gone to waste like many others in Zimbabwe because of that fact.

[@emmanuelchihwehwete4362]

😂😂😂😂@@nyati_imhenyu

[@Coxlife]

It can’t

[@emmanuelnyahuma2685]

The mere fact that these two have not called Zimbabwe home for more than 20 years proves that we have a serious leadership deficit. Politics has failed us 💔

[@mnyamande2011]

The confirmation that Africa will lead in future population figures affirms that world conversations in AI should be concerned about their investment focus.

[@noleenruvimbomtandwa6653]

A woow interview we really have to make an effort to understand this AI and be involved because that's where the future is heading

[@takudzwamashamba7453]

Think of how many more Zimbabweans like this are the thriving outside of Zimbabwe

[@trw7777]

An amazing conversation. Leaves me curious and wanting an additional 3 hours.

[@lawrencestoke]

Tip of the iceberg when it comes to Zim talent. The intellectual power that's in the Zimbabwe population is shocking. And you will see them everywhere

[@tendairwodzi1589]

Two Zimbabweans ... m super proud ..

[@hopemubayiwa6700]

After hearing this conversation, my desire to learn more about AI increased by more than a factor of two.

[@josephzaynphiri6674]

you can feel kuti pakutaurwa zvakaibva. what an interview well done elders

[@finezhou452]

“So that we cannot just be users where others have economic gain but also be participants “ wisdom

[@briangacari]

Amazing conversation. As entrepreneurs we have the foresight of how tomorrow will look like and the African problems to resolve.

[@ArleneGalila-hn9to]

Thanks you too explained 🤣🤣✈️🎤💋🌍💯💕💕✌️

[@ArleneGalila-hn9to]

✌️💕🌍💯🌍

[@ArleneGalila-hn9to]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@benjaminosei6086]

We are not set up to be producers of AI technology. We are consumers at this point. We need to start managing and governing our data and digital infrastructure.

[@thembakhumalo-li7bl]

A bit pessimistic, aren't you?

[@benjaminosei6086]

@@jinmi7832 I have no idea what you are talking about sir. I know data governance structure is universal. It has nothing to do with Western or African. Data insights and analytics are based on the region it is designed for. Yes, I am in the position of authority for Data governance. I have worked with teams in the USA and Africa for big oil companies. One thing we in Africa are lacking is the governance structure. That was my initial comment.

[@benjaminosei6086]

@@jinmi7832 Boss, I usually don't go back and forth in the comment section because of this reason. You really don't understand how Artificial intelligence works. AI technologies are fueled by data. Data in, data out. If you build (Produce) all the technologies for farmers you will still need data for your predictive analytics. Creating the AI technologies is not a big deal. Getting good data to run the technology takes time. If Africa does not have good data governance, we will be at the mercy of foreign entities and anyone can come and mishandle our data. Entities that own data rule the economy.

[@bm5763]

Zimbabwe has brilliant minds especially in technology.

[@stewartmusarapasi9430]

What an eye-opener AI interview show. Proud to be a Zimbabwean.

[@gamuchirayitaruwona4278]

Profound giants of Africa, love how they have the same fit. "Great minds think alike"

[@elvissibanda2208]

Zanu really killed this country ..... so many brilliant minds have left, and those left behind don't have a voice. While we celebrate bush bakeries , the real conversations are being had on the global stage....sad.

[@olowutokunbo3736]

Thanks Strive and James. Your discussion was quote insightful and you guys touched on key and salient points on the pros and cons of AI and Robotics.

[@fariewahe]

As a telecom technician in Zimbabwe I'm proud of this...though mabasa kusina

[@CarrieSueGeorge]

With close caption With cross reference to the website for business technologies can be perfectly tuned.

[@ernestmwape]

"We dont want to be users any more than we want to be used" left me thinking. That shud be unpackaged a lot more especially when it comes to African countries moving up the manufacturing value chain🎉

[@learnLunch]

Such profound conversation and insights shared there thanks. Am really a student of Strive's works.

[@johanegandiwa4011]

Inspirational conversation. Thought leadership in motion.

[@nkosanas]

Wow!. First mobile phone call in Nigeria made by Strive😎👊🏾. Very inspirational🫶🏾. More conversations on Africa building its own tech platforms instead of just being users, please…

[@celiajames600]

Proud of these 2 Zimbabweans 🇿🇼 ❤ proudly African 💪🏾❤

[@AwomKenneth]

Anything Strive Masiyiwa is always worth listening too!

[@lindaomosefe1508]

This was extremely insightful!! Lots of things to think about and act on quickly to ensure that this is one technology that will be equally beneficial for both the global north and south in very key areas such as improving access health care and education.

[@achritam]

Strive is such a role model

[@geraldpearl8882]

What a beautiful insights of prolonged vision of Africa connectivity! 🎉

[@nyashahove9371]

Thank you James and Strive for such an enlightening conversation

[@nanyanzijackie405]

Me I call this man the king of Africa. I know you know what I mean and he is the king who loves to see his kingdom developing to the highest maximum that's why he decided to teach his people. I really want to be like him in whatever way am in

[@brightontmaidza]

Great motivating conversation. Indeed AI is changing the landscape. This day we get directions, write assignments, farming, buy, apply herbicides, switch off lights. AI is solving our needs and wants indeed we are in Tech Revolution Era

[@bryanwilson2150]

I wish to see 2 million views and 100k comments from Africa in the first hour of realising these discussions

[@crosbypamberi2839]

Such views are a result of sharing. Have you shared the article?

[@Jason-Talks]

The future looks bright for Africa if we can stick to these words and not allow these politicians to put the resources to the wrong things.

[@Taku-M-N]

This makes me proud as a Zimbabwean.

[@aitalksng]

Thanks Dr. Strive & James Manyika for this rich dialogue. Having gained some great insight into the enormous potentials of AI and the transformational impact it holds for Africa, I'm currently leading a campaign for the integration of AI into various sectors in Nigeria, starting with education. What platforms are available for collaborations?

[@pnyatsanza]

Excellent analysis of telecoms and AI past, present and future

[@Cannan2012]

This is great to see, seeing these trailblazers in one room discussion such petinant issues is breathtaking.

[@forbesmuzvarwandoga5021]

I quite enjoyed this. Strive can see into the future with clarity!

[@istrafelzhou3446]

Very interesting conversation. Thank you, James and Strive.

[@C4RLT0N.]

The future is bright🇿🇼

[@stevenmunets]

Econet standards have dropped, the guys who are running it are sleeping on the job,and the waiting time when you call the customer service number is absurd, I wouldn't expect that to happen in a company founded by the tech entrepreneur, and pioneer of mobile phone service in Africa Dr Strive . Econet we deserve better!

[@trailevan7120]

Yes, thank you both for sharing. It's very useful. Thank you for sharing

[@charlesmachibiya7365]

What a wonderful insight of Africa transformation. I fully relate with Telecom change as expressed in this episode. Would love to get in touch with both of you

[@peaceclara4627]

Important dialogues I wish more Zimbabweans could invest their time and data to this and not what we like spending our tine on

[@abedai.technologies]

Wanna grateful, on the issue of half glass, yes, Strive is right there

[@tysonparatema5905]

Thank you Strive and James you make us proud keep on doing the good.

[@nigelmunya]

I wish these guys back in Zimbabwe and help develop our tech industry 14:45

[@cecilgondo9657]

They are viewed as the Enemy in Zim

[@enb00025]

ZANU chiororo

[@washingtonchimuzu9260]

Great insights! Thank you, gentlemen!

[@pastorgofficialzim9079]

Two global phenomenal leaders in technology and leadership 👌

[@marlvernmugari]

Strive Masiyiwa inspires to change our lives 💪🏾

[@hannahkwaw]

This was a great video and I like how to conversation is geared towards Africa and how the continent can benefit from the AI revolution. I look forward to greater conversation in the future.

[@allenwatyoka5751]

Big Boys doing Big Boys things, proudly, both Zimbabwean and IT Engineer😎

[@herbertchibvongodze4802]

This program is eye opening one can take further for research and learning

[@npmusic_zw]

I'm really fond of Mr Masiyiwa He is inspiration

[@benhildagwacha8133]

This is exciting and it's true Africa lacks infrastructure investments and exactly why it's best human capital is being absorbed outside the continent .

[@kabelomsimango5392]

This is beautiful I would love to see an interview with someone like alieu conteh of vodacom Congo and how he transformed telecommunications in the democratic republic of Congo saying this as a south african

[@eddychetz]

Wow! That was a great and insightful conversation. We are definitely in AI Revolution phase, and I totally agree with you that responsibility matters to avoid its impact to society looking back to what happened during Industrial Revolution transition.

[@munyazhawu4317]

Great discussion, not talking about CALAS which are out of sync with the future of our kids. Good going

[@king_elozw]

im proud to be zimbabwean

[@josephbishi6010]

Thank you, proud of you and proud to be following

[@spooneytoon7407]

Thankfully effort is being done,hopefully someone will usher the right youth to such positions where they can conduct such a change

[@favouredonebweemakalebi950]

Wow this interview was so informative. There is so much to be done I can see more opportunities for Africa.

[@Wyntah888]

Zimbabwe’s STRIVE!!❤