In the Deep End: Oyidiya Oji on AI, Digital Rights and Anti-Racism

Oyidiya Oji is the Policy and Advocacy Advisor for Digital Rights at the European Network Against Racism (ENAR). She focuses on advocacy in regards to AI and related digital rights portfolios. She defends a transversal and sustainable relationship with EU institutions with a racial equality lens. Previously, she researched and mapped projects of resistance and reappropriation of technology, with a special focus on AI. 

In this episode Oyidiay Oji and Julia Wiklander speak about the linkages between AI, digital rights and racism - and it’s links to the Olympics in Paris.

Oyidiya Oji shares a personal story of growing up and her journey into working in the anti-racism space and her interest in digital rights. Oyidiya highlights the importance of understanding the impact of technology on marginalized communities and the need for a human rights approach in safeguarding digital rights. She talks about the challenges in implementing legislation and the role of civil society in shaping policies.

Julia and Oyidiya speak about the current situation in Paris, and what happened in Rio during the Olympics there. Oyidiya emphasizes the need for global solidarity in addressing digital rights issues and shares practical tips for being vigilant about technology use.

Learn more about the European Network Against Racism here: https://www.enar-eu.org/