27/08/2026
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The University of Johannesburg brought academic insight and thought leadership to the CNBC Africa AI Summit, contributing to important conversations about how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping law, cybersecurity, education, society and the future of work.
UJ Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi joined CNBC Africaโs Godfrey Mutizwa for a fireside chat on โBeyond Regulation: Governing the Future of AI in Africa.โ The conversation explored the potential impact of AI on the law, with Prof Mpedi highlighting that as AI becomes more sophisticated, its impact on the legal landscape is likely to increase. They also emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration between industry and academia to ensure responsible innovation and effective AI governance.
UJ Research Prof. Basie von Solms contributed to the discussion on โAI Under Threat: Navigating Security Risks in a Rapidly Evolving Digital World,โ exploring the growing security challenges presented by AI and the importance of resilience, cybersecurity, privacy, governance and trust in an increasingly digital world.
Prof. Cathrine Botha, Professor of Philosophy at UJ, brought a critical and philosophical perspective to the conversation โWould AI Lead to Cognitive Decline?โ The discussion examined the impact of AI on human cognition, critical thinking, creativity, education and our ability to engage meaningfully with technology.
Together, these UJ voices demonstrated the importance of multidisciplinary expertise and collaboration in navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
As Africa looks to harness AI for innovation, economic growth and social development, UJ continues to contribute research, expertise and critical thinking to conversations that will help shape the continentโs digital future.
