Trust and SafetyAfrica Academy
The Trust and Safety Africa Academy (TSAA) is Africa's premier institution for trust and safety education, research, and collaboration. We bring together policymakers, tech leaders, educators, and advocates to address the complex challenges of digital safety in an increasingly connected world.
What We Do
Provide professional training programs in trust and safety, digital ethics, and online harm prevention.
Conduct cutting-edge research to influence policies that protect individuals and foster trust in digital systems.
Partner with local organizations to create grassroots movements that address digital safety challenges.
Our Core Values
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Innovation: Pioneering advanced solutions to online safety challenges -
Collaboration: Building strong networks to amplify impact -
Integrity: Upholding ethical principles in all aspects of our work -
Empowerment: Equipping communities with the skills and knowledge for safer online engagement
Leveraging AI for Digital Safety
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we approach trust and safety in the digital world. TSAA integrates AI into our training and research efforts to address complex online safety challenges effectively.
Our AI Strategy Includes:
1. AI-Powered Online Safety Tools: Collaborating with tech companies to develop AI-driven solutions for content moderation, cyberbullying prevention, and misinformation detection.
2. Capacity Building: Training professionals in leveraging AI tools for trust and safety roles, empowering them to adapt to the evolving digital landscape.
3. Ethical AI Development: Advocating for the ethical design and use of AI technologies to ensure inclusivity and fairness.
4. Research and Innovation: Exploring how AI can be used to address emerging threats, including sextortion, CSAM, and digital scams targeting vulnerable populations.
Our AI strategy aligns with global best practices, ensuring that technological advancements are harnessed responsibly to create safer digital environments.
Trust and Safety Africa Academy
Empowering Africa’s Digital Guardians
Driving Change Through Data and Policy
Our research agenda focuses on addressing critical trust and safety issues, including:
– Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA): Partnering with global initiatives like WeProtect to tackle OCSEA in Africa.
– Misinformation and Disinformation: Studying the impacts of false narratives and developing strategies to combat them.
– Cyber Trauma: Addressing the mental health challenges arising from cyberbullying, sextortion, and digital scams.
Advocacy Efforts:
– Collaborating with policymakers to create laws that protect children and marginalized communities.
– Educating stakeholders on the importance of ethical digital practices.
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