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content/blog/hatch_podcast/index.md

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+id: hatch_podcast
+title: Empowering Digital Sovereignty- Collaborative Innovations for Africa’s Regenerative Future
+image_caption: hatch podcast
+description: A collaborative discussion between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture explored the intersections of AI, digital sovereignty, highlighting Africa's potential for self-sufficient development and much more.
+date: 2024-06-21
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [community, event, collaboration, why]
+    categories: [farming,cloud,foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: hatch_podcast.png
+---
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+### Introduction 
+In a recently published collaborative episode between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture's Chronicle Discussions, innovative minds converged in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to delve into the intersections of technology, digital sovereignty, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).
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+### African Regenerative Futures - Part 1
+Led by Tate Chamberlain, the conversation featured Stan Stalnaker (Founder and CEO of Hub Culture), Kristof de Spiegeleer (co-founder of ThreeFold), and Kalebu Gwalugano (Founder and CEO of Sarufi), each offering unique perspectives on the open-source Internet, the future of digital communities, AI development, and data sovereignty.
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+Kalebu introduced [Sarufi](https://sarufi.io/), a platform he created to empower developers and business owners to develop tailored chatbots in local languages, utilizing AI technologies. Gualugano's vision resonated with Stan and Kristof, who emphasized the importance of community-driven initiatives and open-source principles in driving technological innovation.
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+[Hub Culture's](https://hubculture.com/) commitment to digital identity, asset tokenization, and AI governance aligned closely with ThreeFold's mission to revolutionize Internet infrastructure and promote individual sovereignty. The two entities showcased the potential for collaborative efforts in advancing AI capabilities while maintaining ethical standards and data sovereignty.
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+The conversation covered a range of topics:
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+- **Evolving nature of AI**: Ethical considerations in AI development; Concerns about data privacy and algorithmic bias; Importance of responsible AI development
+- **Zanzibar's tech scene and initiatives by ThreeFold alongside Sarufi & Hubcluture**: Potential to shape digital communities and AI development; Foster collaboration and promote open-source principles; Prioritize digital sovereignty and human-centric design; Guided by ethical principles and community engagement; Aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital future
+- **Collaboration between Kristof, Stan, and Kalebu**: Convergence of values and visions; Emphasis on open-source software, digital identity, and AI development; Shared journey towards empowering and ethically sound technology; Exploration of AI, digital sovereignty, and community-driven innovation
+- **Exploration of AI's Present & Future**: Questions of sovereignty, control, and intelligence; Intersecting paths of technology, community, and digital innovation; AI as a sovereign being; Challenge to conventional views of AI development; Current limitations of AI; Importance of understanding ethical implications
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+### African Regenerative Futures - Part 2 
+The African Regenerative Futures Summit in Zanzibar brought together key voices to discuss Tanzania's development opportunities in a lively manner, focusing on technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Veronica Likunama and Victor Muhagachi emphasized the importance of local context and community support in overcoming systemic challenges. Dr. Stephanie Dungu's entrepreneurial journey underscored the need for innovative solutions in healthcare. Participants advocated for a unique, self-sufficient development path for Africa, prioritizing local talent, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts to foster holistic growth and redefine success.
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+You can listen to the full podcast on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z23AVcUKniR2NbTUxjrj1?si=RNk_667qSNODn_mMSXuoRA), [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/iaminterchange/african-regenerative-futures-part-1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing), or [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/african-regenerative-futures-part-1/id1196541263?i=1000650863066)
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content/newsroom/jul_project_update_call/index.md

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+---
+id: jul_project_update_call
+title: 🍿 Watch July's Project Update
+image_caption: July Project call
+description: This month's update covered highlights on grid operations, potential tokenomics, Internet Capacity updates, demos, and more.
+date: 2024-08-02
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [tech,grid,community]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: jul_project_update_call.jpg
+
+---
+
+During our project update call, we covered three key topics: demos, Project Internet Capacity, and grid operations.
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+Scott presented two July demos—[deploying NextCloud](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhoY0yLIm3w) on ThreeFold’s decentralized grid and using [TFROBOT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDGnEQh5SsU) to deploy 100 virtual machines in just over three minutes. Timur also showcased Juggler, an open-source CI/CD tool.
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+Kristof then updated us on Project Internet Capacity, including its fourth-generation launch, potential tokenomics, and fundraising strategies. He also sought community feedback on whether to prioritize fundraising or launch in parallel.
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+Lastly, we discussed grid development, operational issues, and ways to protect farmers and maintain grid stability.
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+Take note of [calls coming up this August](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-august-2024/4394).
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+*Please note the content of this call is for information purposes only and is subject to change as the project evolves.*
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