{
  "id": 9038490,
  "title": "Prof. Kwofie urges publishers to use indigenous knowledge systems to decolonise AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/prof-kwofie-urges-publishers-to-use-indigenous-knowledge-systems-to",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:44:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/prof-kwofie-urges-publishers-to-use-indigenous-knowledge-systems-to-decolonise-ai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof. Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana, has urged publishers to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into the data used to train AI models, in order to promote culturally inclusive development and decolonize AI. This call was made during the launch of \"The Book Industry Programme in Ghana: From Dream to Reality and Beyond\" at the National Theatre in Accra, as part of the 23rd Ghana International Book Fair 2026. Prof. Kwofie noted that AI is already influencing various stages of publishing through automation and digitalization, but stressed that it should not replace human creativity and responsibility in the industry. He emphasized the importance of ethics, avoiding plagiarism, and ensuring cognitive ownership in creative writing. While AI can enhance efficiency, reduce production time, and streamline publishing processes, Prof. Kwofie encouraged industry stakeholders to maintain a balance between technological advancement and the development of indigenous capacity. The book, authored by I.K. Appiah, serves as a strategic resource for strengthening Ghana's publishing industry and fostering networking, knowledge development, and professional growth. It highlights the nearly four-decade journey of the Publishing Studies Programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), showcasing the achievements and impact of its students and alumni. Prof. Kwofie emphasized publishing's critical role in shaping the knowledge ecosystem and encouraged young people to consider publishing studies as a viable academic and professional pursuit, highlighting the transferable skills it equips graduates with across various sectors.",
  "summary": "The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana, Prof. Samuel Kojo Kwofie, has called for the integration of indigenous knowledge systems into data used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models as part of efforts to promote culturally inclusive development and decolonise AI.",
  "key_points": [
    "AI should complement, not replace, human creativity and responsibility in publishing.",
    "Book serves as strategic resource for Ghana's publishing industry development."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prof. Kwofie's call for integrating indigenous knowledge systems into AI development marks a push for culturally inclusive technology and challenges dominant Western perspectives in AI training data.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}