Building local conditions for responsible technology
About
TECHila Law is an independent think-tank, with a focus on building local conditions for responsible technology. We research, advises and build capacity on questions raised by artificial intelligence systems, cybersecurity and digital rights.
We are based in Pretoria, and we work with partners accross the globe.
What we do
We offer selected consulting engagements to public, private and civil society organisations navigating the legal, governance and operational questions raised by Ai systems, cybersecurity and digital rights.
Advisory and Policy Engagement
Independent analysis and strategic advice on selected questions relating to Ai, cybersecurity, law, policy and governance.
Read moreTraining and Capacity Building
Tier-sensetive training, capacity building and skills transfer on Ai, cybersecurity and digital rights for organisational audiences, policymakers, oversight institutions, and the wider public audience.
Read moreAi Governance and Responsible Tech
The structures required to govern tech systems responsibly, including governance frameworks, accountability structures, regulatory readiness and oversight mechanisms.
Read moreOur research
All our work departs from research and evidence as a foundational basis.
Recent public-facing research
Below is our recent public-facing research output, which often appears in policy briefs, peer-reviewed journals, and reports & multilateral policy proceedings.
The Need for International AI Governance – Insights from the UN “Governing AI for Humanity” Report, with an African Perspective
This research note critically examines the findings of the United Nations’ “Governing AI for Humanity: The Final Report,” with a specific focus on the implications for African states. The note argues that current global AI governance structures largely exclude African countries from decision-making processes, as a handful of wealthy nations…
Analysing the Impact of Ai on rights of persons living with disabilities in Africa
In this contribution, we take a closer look at the rights of persons with disabilities and the impact that AI will have on these rights, with a particular focus on the African context.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Children’s Right in Africa: A primer
In this primer, we explore the relationship between AI and children’s rights. We explore in more detail the impact of AI of children’s rights within the specific African context, through an intersectional lens
Our Approach
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital rights raise difficult questions for organisations of all kinds.
Our work seeks to improve the quality of decision-making & governance frames in this landscape, by bringing clarity to these difficult questions. Specifically, our work examines how leaders, institutions, and communities can respond strategically, lawfully and responsibly as advanced digital technologies become more capable and more widely deployed.
This approach brings together legal, technical, and strategic perspectives to identify the questions that matter, clarify the available options, and develop practical step plans to drive implemention.
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info@techilalaw.com →Dr. Kgomosotho brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, law and human rights, leading TECHila Law's mission to raise the quality and rigour of Ai legislation and regulation across the continent.
He is a former advisor to the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, was part of a legal team that appeared before the European Court of Human Rights, and is a guest expert of the Global Commission on Responsible Ai in the Military Domain.
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