Secondary school girls in the FCT are developing AI tools to address menstrual health, safety, and flood alerts. The initiative, led by AfroTechxcel, aims to promote child-safe AI policies. The students are creating AI classifiers for menstrual health, WhatsApp bots, school registries, and digital safety tools. The project is part of a broader effort to integrate technology into education and public safety. The girls are working under the guidance of AfroTechxcel, a group pushing for safer AI practices. The FCT, which includes Abuja, is a key hub for tech innovation in Nigeria. The students’ work highlights the growing role of young people in shaping technology for social good. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of gender-inclusive tech development. The tools are designed to be accessible and user-friendly for students and communities. The project is expected to influence national AI policies. The students are using local data to train their models. The initiative has drawn attention from local authorities and tech experts. The FCT government is considering supporting the project. The students are also planning to expand their work to other regions. The project underscores the potential of youth-led innovation in addressing local challenges.
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