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Human dignity
AI should support human rights, agency, safety and wellbeing.
Responsible AI for Africa
Building a future where AI advances peace, dignity and development.
Selam Responsible AI Initiative equips communities, students and institutions to use artificial intelligence responsibly, creatively and for the public good.
Responsible AI Framework
Human-centered
Transparent
Inclusive
Peace-oriented
AI for peace
Ethical prompts
African innovation
Ethics
Education
Peace
Development
Inclusion
About Selam AI
Technology should strengthen humanity—not divide it.
“Selam” means peace. Our initiative exists to help ensure that artificial intelligence is designed, discussed and used in ways that respect people, reduce harm and create opportunity.
We focus on practical education, public awareness and collaborative programs that make responsible AI understandable and useful for students, educators, creators, civil society and emerging innovators.
Read our guiding principles →Our principles
Responsible AI starts with responsible choices.
Our work is guided by practical principles that communities can understand, teach and apply.
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Fairness and inclusion
AI systems should not deepen inequality or exclude African voices and realities.
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Transparency
People should understand when AI is used, what it can do and where it may fail.
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Peaceful purpose
We advocate for AI that supports learning, dialogue, development and peace—not violence or manipulation.
Programs and projects
From awareness to practical action.
Our programs connect responsible AI ideas with real skills, public dialogue and community impact.
Flagship program
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Annual Responsible AI Workshop
A one-day university-focused forum in Addis Ababa bringing students, educators and technology leaders together to discuss ethical AI, responsible use and Africa’s role in shaping the future.
- Student-centered discussions
- Practical responsible AI sessions
- Networking and collaboration
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Responsible Prompts Course
A free online course helping people use generative AI safely, clearly, critically and ethically.
See course outline →
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AI for Peace Campaign
Public education content promoting constructive AI use, media literacy, respectful dialogue and peacebuilding.
Partner with us →
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Africa Responsible AI Network
A growing regional community connecting learners, researchers, institutions and advocates across Ethiopia, Kenya and beyond.
Join the network →Free online learning
Responsible Prompts for Generative AI
Learn how to communicate with AI systems responsibly while protecting privacy, checking facts, reducing bias and creating useful, ethical outputs.
FreeOpen access
PracticalReal examples
FlexibleSelf-paced
Course outline
6 Modules
- 01Understanding generative AICapabilities, limits and common risks
- 02Writing clear, responsible promptsPurpose, context and respectful language
- 03Privacy and sensitive informationWhat not to share with AI tools
- 04Bias, fairness and inclusionRecognizing and reducing harmful outputs
- 05Fact-checking AI responsesVerification, sources and critical thinking
- 06AI for peace and developmentApplying AI to constructive social goals
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August
2026
Annual event
Responsible AI Workshop 2026
Building on our inaugural university workshop held in Addis Ababa on 16 August 2025, Selam AI plans to bring students and partners together again on the same date in 2026.
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🎓 University students and educators
🗓 One-day workshop
Our direction
Locally grounded. Regionally connected. Africa-focused.
We are building a long-term initiative that grows through education, partnership and measurable public benefit.
2025
First one-day responsible AI university workshop in Addis Ababa
2026
Annual workshop and free Responsible Prompts course
Next
Expanded partnerships and community programs in Ethiopia and Kenya
Vision
A pan-African network advancing ethical, peaceful and inclusive AI
Our team
A community-led initiative shaped by African perspectives.
Selam AI is building a multidisciplinary team of educators, technologists, researchers, students, peace advocates and community partners.
Team and advisory board profiles will be published as the initiative grows.
Express interest in joining →S
Leadership and governance
Strategy, accountability and organizational direction.
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Education and research
Curriculum, workshops, evidence and responsible AI guidance.
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Community and partnerships
University engagement, outreach and regional collaboration.
Support the mission
Help make responsible AI education accessible.
Donations will support free learning resources, student workshops, community engagement and the growth of responsible AI programs across Africa.
Donation options coming soon
Secure online donation details will be added after nonprofit and payment processing arrangements are finalized.
Contact us to support Please do not send funds until official payment details are published on this website.Contact and partnership
Let’s build a responsible AI future together.
Contact us about workshops, university partnerships, research, volunteering, sponsorship or regional collaboration.