Microsoft Research Lab – Africa, Nairobi
Projects
As generative AI transforms productivity and access to knowledge, its benefits must extend beyond English-speaking and Western-centric contexts. Historically, each industrial revolution has introduced equity gaps profoundly impacting societal divides. In this fourth industrial revolution driven by AI, there is…
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Bridging technological and community divides by enriching Generative AI research with the rich diversity of African languages. Join us in shaping a more inclusive digital future Microsoft Research Africa is pioneering advancements in Generative AI through our African Languages Research…
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An AI enabled digital health solution to address delays in maternal care seeking While being amongst the most developed African countries, Kenya still has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates (51x that of the United Kingdom), with over 6,000…
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A voice first AI data assistant that enables Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) to collate their business information, and glean rich insights
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An AI copilot that combines gen AI and localized weather data to produce actionable agronomic advice
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Understanding the functionality of GenAI amongst small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and in the healthcare sector across Africa
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Developing short-term flood predictions for timely warnings and damage minimization in highly urbanized regions in Rwanda
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Bringing together thought-leaders from across the continent to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI in the future of work in Africa.
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Leveraging AI to support communities that experience drought-induced migration in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya This research will investigate the dynamic relationship between drought-induced migration patterns and environmental factors in arid regions of Kenya, leveraging a novel integration of…