Author Archives: Alena Thiel

Alena Thiel is Associate Professor at the Centre of African Studies, University of Copenhagen where she leads the ERC Starting Grant "ModelFutures".
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Conceptual diagram with curved connecting lines linking key terms. On the left, “indexicality” and “inclusive AI systems” connect to “incompleteness” and “(queering) bridging.” These central ideas link to “building” and “text” at the bottom. On the right, “incompleteness” also connects to “large image models,” which relate to “fabulating” and “convivial GPT.” All elements are interconnected, suggesting a network of relationships between AI systems, language, and interpretive processes.

Techno-Ethics and Feminist AI: What Role for an African Studies Approach to Science and Technology?

Alena Thiel April 7, 2026
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This post is inspired by the collaborative conceptualization of a workshop on African feminist AI held at ETHOS Lab in May 2025. It is deeply indebted to the ideas shared by the workshop organizers and participants. (read more...)

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