Professor (machine learning and robotics) @WitsUniversity | Director @raillabwits | Co-founder @LelapaAI | Founder @DeepIndaba | Proudly South African
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined December 2014
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Meet Professor Benjamin Rosman, Director of the MIND Institute and one of the leading voices exploring the future of artificial intelligence, machine learning and intelligent systems.
His work sits at the intersection of AI research, human learning, decision-making and the real-world application of intelligent technologies, helping us better understand how machines can learn, adapt and support human progress.
In a time when many are uncertain about how fast AI is advancing, Professor Rosman brings depth, clarity and perspective to one of the most important conversations of our time.
Technology can help us solve complex problems, expand human capability and build more intelligent systems for the future. And, most importantly, humans can help shape AI with responsibility, purpose and impact.
Join Professor Benjamin Rosman at Singularity South Africa Summit 2026 on 21 and 22 October, as we explore the future of AI, intelligent systems, human potential and the innovations changing what is possible.
Book now: singularitysouthafricasummit…
#SUSASummit2026 #futureproofAfrica #SingularitySA #ExponentialAfrica @BenjaminRosman
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We are excited to share that CAandL Lab will feature in 3 papers at #ICML2026 this week. Stop by and say hi if you are interested in any of these!
@devonjarvi5, @stefsmlab, @geraudnt with @kleinric, @BenjaminRosman, Damien Harvey, Branden Ingram, and Steven James
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I'm excited to share our position paper that has been accepted at ICML as a Spotlight paper. In this work we (@kleinric, @BenjaminRosman, Steven James and @stefsmlab) make a call to action for more focus on model collapse in the AI Fairness community
arxiv.org/pdf/2605.04127
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AI started in canada with CIFAR, and AI continues here in canada with @CIFAR_News
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New research from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, is shedding light on how language evolves, in both humans and artificial intelligence models. The study explores the role of culture and “iterated learning”, showing how language becomes more structured over generations in both human development and large-scale AI language models.
🔗 Read More: ow.ly/42Vr50Z4BjH
#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #ResearchForGood
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I’m excited to share that our paper “Compositionality and systematicity emerge from iterated learning in deep linear networks” has been published at PNAS. This work was conducted with @kleinric @BenjaminRosman and @SaxeLab. Some highlights below.
pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pn…
New research from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, is shedding light on how language evolves, in both humans and artificial intelligence models. The study explores the role of culture and “iterated learning”, showing how language becomes more structured over generations in both human development and large-scale AI language models.
🔗 Read More: ow.ly/42Vr50Z4BjH
#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #ResearchForGood
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Congratulations to Professor Benjamin Rosman, Director of Wits University’s MIND Institute, who was appointed by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi to lead South Africa’s AI policy advisory panel and help shape the future of AI governance and innovation in the country. 💙🏛️
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#WitsForGood #InnovationForGood
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In this episode of the ODSC Ai X Podcast, we speak with @BenjaminRosman. The conversation explores the growth of the AI ecosystem across Africa, the importance of community-driven initiatives like Deep Learning Indaba.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here → hubs.ly/Q047Kx5m0
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
In this episode of the ODSC Ai X Podcast, we speak with @BenjaminRosman. The conversation explores the growth of the AI ecosystem across Africa, the importance of community-driven initiatives like Deep Learning Indaba.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here → hubs.ly/Q047KhtY0
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📣 @neuromatch is thrilled to welcome Professor @BenjaminRosman to our Board of Directors! 🎉
➡️ Learn more here: linkedin.com/posts/neuromatc…
👏 Please join us in giving Benji a very warm welcome!
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🚨 ATTENTION students, academics & alumni! 🚨
Wits is set to host AMLD Africa, one of the largest AI and Machine Learning gatherings on the continent, from 26–29 January. 🤖🌍
The conference is focused on democratising Machine Learning access in Africa, AMLD Africa brings together innovators, researchers and industry leaders shaping the future of AI.
Expect networking sessions, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions and free lunch every day!
🎓 Wits students get 50% off
Use code: WITSTDNTS50XCLUSIV (select Student ticket)
🎟️ Get your tickets: ow.ly/KXY850Y10v8
#WitsForGood #InnovationForGood
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
Congratulations to our two new lab members for being awarded the Google PhD Fellowship! 🥳
We can't wait to see the exciting work that lies ahead.
🎉 Congratulations to Jess Rees and Tristan Bester on being awarded the highly competitive Google PhD Fellowship for 2025 . 💙🏛️
This prestigious fellowship recognises exceptional PhD candidates from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research shows outstanding potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact.
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#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #InnovationForGood
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🎉 Congratulations to Jess Rees and Tristan Bester on being awarded the highly competitive Google PhD Fellowship for 2025 . 💙🏛️
This prestigious fellowship recognises exceptional PhD candidates from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research shows outstanding potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact.
Read More: ow.ly/JcFH50XZZsP
#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #InnovationForGood
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
Excited to reveal our final #HRI2026 keynote: @BenjaminRosman, named among @TIME 100 Most Influential in AI in 2025!
Professor @WitsUniversity, focusing on RL and founder of @LelapaAI, building #AI for and by Africans.
We can't wait for his insights on #HRI Empowering Society!
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🎯 Who to Meet & Where to Go | UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 | October 24 | Galaxy International Convention Center | Venue Sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group | 🔗 go.unu.edu/llgm5
Join 500+ global innovators, policymakers, and youth leaders at our event hosted at the Galaxy International Convention Center! Explore who’s coming and connect through our newly released speakers page: unu.edu/macau/event/mileston…
With 30+ sessions selected from nearly 300 submissions, this year’s program tackles AI’s most pressing challenges under 3 pillars. Full program: unu.edu/macau/aiconf2025-pro…
1️⃣ Narrowing the Digital Divide → AI + Climate | AI & Labour Markets | Algorithms for Peace
2️⃣ Inclusiveness & Capacity Building → Accessible AI Learning | AI in Higher Ed | Innovation Ecosystems
3️⃣ Synergies & Interdisciplinary Innovation → Interoperability in AI Safety Governance | Criminal Justice | Global Governance & BRICS
🌟 Special Mention
🔹 Keynotes: Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala @tmarwala (United Nations University @UNUniversity Rector & United Nations @UN Under-Secretary-General), Prof. Benjamin Rosman @BenjaminRosman (University of the Witwatersrand), Dr. Girmaw Abebe Tadesse @girmawAT (Microsoft @Microsoft), Prof. Simon See (NVIDIA @nvidia ), and Prof. Virginia Dignum @VirginiaDignum (Umeå University)
🔹 Galaxy Entertainment Group Presents UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 Session: AI + Youth: Youth at the center of AI applications and innovations
🔹 AI in Macau: Local breakthroughs in autonomous driving, healthcare & epidemic intelligence
🔹 UNU Synergies: Meet the minds behind UNU’s global research, shaping health, inclusive science, and the future of work. UNU-MERIT @UNUMERIT UNU-IIGH @UNU_IIGH UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER UNU-IAS @UNUIAS UNU-CRIS @UNUCRIS UNU-EGOV
Alessio Bumbea, Claudia Abreu Lopes @cabreulopes, Derek Scolnick, Emanuele Pugliese, Imen Ghedhioui @ImenElgh, Jesse Lastunen @JesseLastunen, Jia An LIU, Jonghwi Park @jonghwipark , Pierre Le Coz, Georgina Curto Rex @georginacurto, Min Yang, Serge Stinckwich @SergeStinckwich, Sneha Pemalaputhen Marydas, Thiago Moraes, Tommaso Ciarli, Soumaya Ben Dhaou
The UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 is hosted with Galaxy Entertainment Group as the venue sponsor, and supported by British Consulate General Hong Kong, China Chunlai Education Group Co Ltd, Fengrui (Guangdong) Energy Holdings Co., Ltd, Keyland Foundation, HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies, MGM, and SenseTime.
Celebrating hashtag#UN80 and hashtag#UNUat50｜Oct. 23-25, 2025｜Macau SAR, China
UNU Macau AI Conference 2025｜AI Education Day｜AI for SDGs: Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition｜macau.unu.edu
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
First Program Release | UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 | October 24 | Galaxy International Convention Center, Macau SAR, China | Venue Sponsored by Galaxy Entertainment Group @GalaxyMacau | unu.edu/macau/aiconf2025-pro…
We’re proud to unveil the first program release for the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, a milestone gathering marking 80 years of the UN @UN and 50 years of the UNU @UNUniversity at the Galaxy International Convention Center. This program features: 1️⃣ high-level plenary session 5️⃣ keynote speeches 30+ sessions and 100+ speakers from across sectors and regions
🔭 Panorama: Through 30+ sessions, we’ll explore how AI intersects with education, health, finance, law, entrepreneurship, and more - bridging principles and practice to shape inclusive policymaking, institutional design, and equitable outcomes for communities worldwide, especially across the Global South.
🔍 Deep Dive: Our keynote speakers will lead critical conversations on AI for Humanity - Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala @tmarwala (UNU Rector & UN Under-Secretary-General), Prof. Benjamin Rosman @BenjaminRosman (University of the Witwatersrand @WitsUniversity), Dr. Girmaw Abebe Tadesse @girmawAT(Microsoft @Microsoft), Prof. Simon See (NVIDIA @nvidia), and Prof. Virginia Dignum @VirginiaDignum (Umeå University @umeauniversity)
With over 500 participants expected from academia, government, industry, and civil society, the conference is designed to foster inclusive dialogue, shared strategies, and actionable outcomes, co-creating a fairer, more resilient digital future. Register Now go.unu.edu/RwRWu
The UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 is hosted with Galaxy Entertainment Group @GalaxyMacau as the venue sponsor, and supported by Chunlai Education Group, HKUST IEMS @hkustiems, MGM @MGMMacau, and SenseTime @SenseTime_AI.
Celebrating #UN80 and #UNUat50｜Oct. 23-25, 2025｜Macau SAR, China
UNU Macau AI Conference 2025｜AI Education Day｜AI for SDGs: Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition｜macau.unu.edu
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
We are Shining the Spotlight on 5 African Innovators Transforming The World With A.I featured in TIME 100 A.I 2025
@StriveMasiyiwa5 @bosuntijani @kpbold_metal @MusoniPaula @BenjaminRosman
#africarising #afritech #Innovation – at Abuja, Nigeria
Benjamin Rosman retweeted
OPINION by Prof @BenjaminRosman | A must refine its own AI future and secure algorithmic sovereignty. The country stands at a crossroads, it is essential that we, alongside other African nations, build the capacity to refine and own our data. Only then can we shape an AI future that reflects our realities and drives our progress.
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#WitsForGood #WitsNews #InnovationForGood
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Congratulations to Professor @BenjaminRosman, founding Director of the Wits Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute, who has been named in the ‘Thinkers’ category of TIME magazine’s TIME100 AI 2025 list of the most influential people in AI.
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#WitsForGood #WitsAI #WitsMINDInstitute
