This September 2025, I had the incredible privilege of delivering a speaking engagement in Paris, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, on one of today’s most urgent topics — Generative AI and its role in combating hate speech in online spaces.

This experience was part of the Erasmus+ Generative AI Project, an inspiring collaboration that unites brilliant minds from Morocco, Italy, Belgium, Tunisia, France, and Jordan. Together, we explored how innovation, ethics, and technology can converge to make the digital world safer and more inclusive.

Throughout the week, our workshops created a space where young innovators, educators, and digital changemakers came together to:

    • Explore AI tools and models (from open-source solutions to paid APIs) specialized in hate speech detection.

    • Develop hands-on prototypes of AI-powered mobile applications designed to identify and reduce online hate.

    • Test and evaluate the accuracy, usability, and social impact of these prototypes.

 

What truly stood out was the energy, creativity, and purpose shared by every participant. Watching these teams transform ideas into functioning prototypes showed how AI can become a force for good — when guided by ethics, empathy, and collaboration.

This journey in Paris was more than just training, it was a reminder that technology gains meaning when it serves humanity

 Training Recap – Days 1 to 5 - PARIS FRANCE  

Day 1 – Introductions & Bonding

 Ice-breaking & fun bonding activities helped us connect and set the tone for the training.

Day 2 – Prototyping Kick-off

 Learned how to develop a prototype for an anti-hate speech app.

 Sessions on functionalities & user flow.

 Hands-on exercises: designing the first structure of our app.

Day 3 – Workflow & Design

 Finalized user workflow: requirements, app architecture & features.

 Voting session + written feedback.

 Split into 2 groups:

•  Group 1: researched API tools for AI-based hate speech detection.

•  Group 2: designed the app prototype in Figma after a workshop by Diana.

 Each group presented their progress.

Day 4 – Exploration & Celebration

 Morning: free time in Paris (Eiffel Tower, croissants, cafés ).

 Afternoon: worked on the 4th iteration & finalisation of our app.

 Night: magical party at Pont Alexandre III  with participants & local community – we sang, danced & celebrated together .

Day 5 – Testing & Event Prep

 Groups continued:

•  AI group: tested detection features with APIs/tools, ensuring accuracy.

•  UI/UX group: refined the prototype design & validated workflow.

 Prepared for the Dissemination Event:

• Defined objectives: share outcomes, raise awareness, showcase prototype.

• Prepared demo, visuals & key messages.

• Assigned roles for presentation.

 Next steps: finalize app concept & ensure smooth delivery.

 By the end of these 5 days, we built connections across countries , designed & tested an anti-hate speech app , and prepared to share it with the world

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