AI ETHICS
WITH AN
AFRICAN
EDGE
WHAT WE OFFER
CONSULTING
We provide expert guidance to organisations seeking to integrate ethical thinking into their use of AI. From policy development to risk assessment, our consulting helps clients identify ethical blind spots, strengthen accountability, and design technologies that align with human values and local contexts.
COURSES
Our courses provide practical and thought-provoking entry points into AI ethics. Current offerings include Introduction to AI Ethics, Aligning AI with African Values and Ethical Design. We are continually expanding our portfolio, and if your team requires a tailored course, we can design specialised training to meet your needs.
ABOUT
EthicEdge
EthicEdge is a consultancy dedicated to advancing ethical AI across the African continent. With strong academic foundations and a deep understanding of the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, our team brings some of the most advanced expertise in the country.
EthicEdge combines a global awareness of AI ethics with a unique focus on African realities, grounding our work in local histories, values and futures. We believe that ethical innovation must reflect the contexts it serves. Through research, teaching and advisory work, we aim to shape conversations and technologies that prioritise fairness, human dignity and social responsibility.
MEET OUR EXPERTS
Dr Cindy Friedman
PhD Philosophy of Technology (Utrecht University)
MA (University of Pretoria)
Cindy Friedman is a specialist in the ethics of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. She earned her PhD from Utrecht University as part of the internationally recognised Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies (ESDIT) consortium, where her research explored the ethical challenges posed by humanoid robots. Cindy is an active member of the Centre for AI and Digital Policy (based in Washington D.C.), and has also taught extensively within courses on the ethics of technology and AI at both Utrecht University and the University of Pretoria. She combines deep academic expertise with practical training experience, helping organisations navigate the moral complexities of AI with clarity, confidence, and critical insight.
Kristy Claassen
MSc Philosophy, Technology & Society (Twente University)
MDiv (University of Pretoria)
Kristy Claassen is a researcher and lecturer with extensive experience in higher education and academic research, specialising in AI ethics. She holds a masters both in philosophy and theology focussed on technology. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Twente as part of the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies (ESDIT) consortium. Her research focuses on the intersection of Ubuntu philosophy, moral change and artificial intelligence, bringing African contexts into dialogue with global debates on AI ethics.
OUR COURSES
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INTRODUCTION TO AI ETHICS
This course lays the foundation for understanding ethical AI in a rapidly evolving world. We explore how different ethical frameworks shape decision making in AI design, deployment and governance, using real-world case studies, practical tools and critical reflection. Whether you're new to AI or looking to embed ethics into your work, this course offers the grounding you need to engage responsibly and confidently.
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AI ETHICS FOR EDUCATION
This course helps educators navigate the promises and pitfalls of AI in the classroom. We explore how AI is reshaping teaching, learning and assessment, alongside ethical challenges like bias, privacy and academic integrity. With a focus on African contexts, participants gain the skills to use AI critically and creatively while keeping human dignity and educational values at the centre.
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ETHICAL AI
DESIGN
This course takes a proactive approach to AI ethics, showing how to embed values like fairness, dignity and accountability into design from the start. Using the EthicEdge Design Cycle™, alongside case studies and hands-on methods such as ethical design sprints and dilemma labs, participants learn to shape AI systems that are responsible, sustainable and human-centred.
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AI REGULATION & POLICY
This course provides a practical introduction to the fast-changing world of AI regulation. Participants examine key legal and policy frameworks from around the world, alongside emerging African approaches, to understand how rules shape the development and use of AI. Through interactive discussions and applied exercises, the course equips learners to evaluate, adapt and implement ethical and effective AI governance in their own contexts.
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AFRICAN AI & ALIGNMENT
This course reimagines AI alignment through African contexts and ethical traditions. Drawing on frameworks like Ubuntu and relational ethics, participants explore how AI can reflect justice, dignity and community well-being. Through case studies and futures thinking, the course equips learners to recognise whose values AI reflects and to design systems that are culturally grounded and inclusive.
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PERSONALISED COURSES
AI is reshaping every sector, from health to religion to public life. If your team needs a tailored learning experience, we can design a course that speaks directly to your context. Our personalised courses draw on global expertise and African perspectives, ensuring that training is relevant, practical and aligned with your organisation’s needs.
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