Conversations, demonstrations and interviews about AI, research and learning. I like explaining things, so most of what I have understood properly ends up here in one form or another.
I believe in access to information. Most of the gap between people is not talent. It is who was handed the knowledge, and who was not.
So I share, and I try not to stop at theory. I want people to leave with something practical they can use on a real problem in their own life, whether that is with AI tools, with AI itself, or just with scientific thinking.
When I get the chance, I show it working live, and I leave something behind: the code, the slides, a kit people can run on their own.
A few that show the range, from teaching people to build with AI to talking about galaxies on the news.
FabAcademic Unfiltered [Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng] · 27 Apr 2026
Launching Season 6 with Prof Phakeng — a season focused on real case studies of people building meaningful things with AI. We reconnect with Tshepo from Lebowakgomo, who returns to share the progress of his platform STACU.
FabAcademic Unfiltered [Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng] · 30 Mar 2026
A real case study on how ordinary people from marginalised communities are already using AI to learn new skills, create opportunities, and transform their lives — no theory, no hype, just evidence.
FabAcademic Unfiltered [Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng] · 15 Feb 2026
AI doesn't need to be complicated to be powerful. In this session I'm joined by Thabang, an AI & Data Scientist who is making AI simple, practical, and accessible for all.
SABC News Interview · 10 Mar 2019
Scientists have discovered 300,000 new galaxies in a recent study. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the universe.
With Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng
A continuing series of practical conversations about AI, learning, research and building things. Less about what the technology might do one day, more about what someone can actually do with it this week.
Latest: Session 6.7: How to get AI to teach you writing & research · 14 Jun 2026
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Appearances where somebody else was asking the questions.
SABC News Interview · 10 Mar 2019
Scientists have discovered 300,000 new galaxies in a recent study. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the universe.
Crazy TV Interview · 02 Feb 2019
In this interview with Frenzy, we discussed all things space, including the latest discoveries, the future of space exploration, and how AI is being used to analyze space data.
Written by other people, about work I was part of.
Earlier talks and student projects. Kept because they are part of the record.
Wits University Honours Project · 16 Dec 2017
Each one searches everything on the site, not only this page.
I enjoy conversations about AI, research, building things and making complicated ideas easier to understand. If that is useful to your event, class or team, get in touch.
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