Chikezie Uzuegbunam

Chikezie Uzuegbunam is a Nigerian academic and researcher known for his contributions to media studies, with a particular focus on the emerging field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. He is a teaching assistant at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Education

He earned his Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and Diploma degrees in Mass communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Works

His research has focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within the African context. He examines how AI can be shaped by local challenges and opportunities, and advocates for decolonial approaches that address Eurocentric biases in its development. His work also explores the use of AI in tackling misinformation, improving media literacy, and analyzing the influence of AI algorithms on social media content and user engagement.