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Reflections and opinions on open source technologies, and all things at the intersection of human rights and technology. Brought to you by JOSA team and volunteer members.
Data Considerations for an Effective and Responsible Medical AI Ecosystem in MENA
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthtech has transformed patient care, diagnostics, and drug discovery. Healthtech is the fastest growing startup vertical in the MENA region, with startups utilizing AI in clinical decision support, among other areas. In this article, Shadi Bahou confirms that, while AI presents great opportunities for healthtech, challenges like data quality, bias, and ethics must be considered for a responsible and safe AI ecosystem.
Privacy
Statement on the Targeting of Jordanians by Spyware
The Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) denounces the targeting of multiple officials, activists, journalists and lawyers in Jordan through the «Pegasus» spyware -developed by the Israeli company NSO- and other hacking tools. JOSA expresses full solidarity with the targeted individuals and demands protection for those and for all Jordanians against such attacks.
February 25, 2022
Jordan Open Source Association
A National Charter for Artificial Intelligence Ethics is on the way
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship started a project to craft a national charter for artificial intelligence (AI) ethics in accordance to clauses of the Jordanian AI policy through a series of interactive workshops with the support of Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA)
Sanad App is Not Mandatory for Citizens
Jordanian citizens are not legally obligated to download the Sanad app in order to be allowed entry to shopping centers, banks or restaurants.
February 15, 2022
Jordan Open Source Association
Freedom of Expression
Freedom for our friend and human rights defender, Alaa Abdel Fattah #FreeAlaa
Our courageous friend and colleague, Egyptian activist and technologist, Alaa Abdel Fattah, must be released from his arbitrary detention immediately. He has endured intermittent jailing since 2011, and for the past two years, has been held in pre-trial detention at the notorious maximum-security Tora prison.
October 5, 2021
Jordan Open Source Association
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