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Artificial intelligence with social impact.
An African technology initiative to create open, practical AI systems for community benefit.
WHAT WE DO
About Sunbird AI
Sunbird AI is a non-profit organization that develops artificial intelligence systems for social impact in Africa.
Led by a team with extensive experience of AI systems in Africa, we aim to help social initiatives, public institutions and policymakers develop new AI technology for their own needs.
We are physically located in Kampala, Uganda.
Our Approach
Practical Systems
Projects at Sunbird AI result in practical systems being deployed.
Open Source
Projects are open source so that anyone can reuse or extend them.Decision Making
We have a particular focus on creating AI systems that can help with decision-making in public policy.African Technology
We aim to build African technical capacity with a team that understands both the technology and the local context.Our Projects
Electrification Planning in Northern Uganda
Most Ugandan households do not have an electricity connection. To
