Jul 06, 2026

The Policy Layer that Governs Africa’s Algorithmic Ecosystem

Dr. Jane Munga presented findings from the Africa Technology Policy Tracker (AfTech), a repository of digital economy policies and laws across Africa. She discussed how AfTech reveals Africa's readiness to govern AI, highlighting 14 leading countries with AI strategies, data protection, and cybersecurity laws. The presentation emphasized critical issues like digital sovereignty, the impact of frontier technologies, the need for indigenous innovation, and Africa's role in global AI governance, while also addressing concerns about the "Brussels Effect" on legislation quality.

Jul 01, 2026

The new post-quantum cryptography executive order. Plus: What is Q-Day, really?

This episode delves into Q-Day, the anticipated future when quantum computers can break public key cryptography, and the U.S. Executive Order accelerating the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Experts discuss why Q-Day is a gradual process rather than a sudden event, the critical importance of "crypto-agility" as a long-term strategy, and the necessity for organizations to begin immediate discovery and planning to secure data against "collect now, decrypt later" threats. The discussion also touches upon the broader, transformative benefits of quantum computing beyond just security.