The Friendly Troll

Technology Podcasts

The Friendly Troll is a podcast with observations of the global tech industry from the perspective of the Global South. Our trolling is meant to enlighten listeners and explore interesting topics from a new point of view. The podcast is produced by...

Episodes

Financial Inclusion vs. Data Protection: Can We Have Both?

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Zambia

2025 in Review: Africa’s AI Policy & Governance Landscape

Government Digital Services and Digital ID in Kenya

AI in Africa Edition- Reflections from the 2nd Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA 2025)

Digital Harm: Canvassing TFGBV in Kenya Through a Legal Lens

The Right to Research in Africa: Exploring the Interface between Copyright and Human Rights - A Book Review

Faragha ya Kidijitali Nchini Kenya: Haki za Picha na Ulinzi wa Kisheria

Digital Privacy in Kenya: Navigating Image Rights and Legal Protections

Emerging Trends in Image Rights and Social Media

Machine Learning in Healthcare

AI and Human Rights - Sustainable Use of AI to Promote Human Rights

Is AI really an existential threat? How is the law trying to prevent this existential threat worldwide and in Africa? A generalised discussion of main Responsible AI policies & principles.

AI and Internet Security/ Safety: Censoring on Content Posted by Users

Insights on Digital Rights In Africa

Effects of ChatGPT

Building Public Interest Technology

AI and its Imperialist Roots

AI in the Judicial System

Data Rights and Governance for Ethical AI