Nigerian-American scientist Chinasa T. Okolo named to TIME100 AI list
ChinasaTOkolo · x · 2026-11-07
Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo, a Nigerian-American computer scientist, was named to the TIME100 AI list of most influential people in AI.
Her work centers on AI governance and safety for the Global Majority: helping African governments build AI and data governance frameworks and advocating that these countries shape their own AI futures. Recent commentary includes embedding critical minerals into AI governance and guarding against corporate co-optation of Africa's AI agenda.
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