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Vendor lock-in becomes technology’s hidden tax

African businesses risk higher costs and operational disruption when proprietary cloud platforms, enterprise software and communications systems make it hard to switch providers, according to technology experts, including Theia's Todd A. Jacobs, interviewed by ITWeb Africa.

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Theia Institute and Southern African University Leaders Examine AI Sovereignty and Research Commercialization

Senior university leaders from South Africa and Namibia examine AI sovereignty, intellectual property protection, and research commercialization through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with programming arranged by CRDF Global.

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Doug Shannon Featured Among 2026 Visionary Entrepreneurs

Theia Co-Founder Doug Shannon is featured in “Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2026,” published on MSN, highlighting his work in enterprise AI, intelligent automation, and organizational transformation.

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Todd A. Jacobs, author of commentary on AI transparency and explainability

Despite Progress, AI Inner Workings Remain a Black Box

In an October 19 commentary, Theia Chair and Executive Director Todd A. Jacobs examines the limits of AI explainability and why generated reasoning should not be treated as an auditable record of a model’s internal processes.

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Q. Wade Billings, Theia Co-Founder, commenting on federal AI oversight

Wade Billings Examines Federal AI Oversight in FedScoop

Theia Co-Founder Q. Wade Billings comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s updated AI inventory, examining responsible adoption, bias in automated hiring, and the human consequences of AI deployment.

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Panel discussion at AFCEA Bethesda’s LEAPS Summit, featured in FedScoop’s coverage of federal AI agents

Todd Jacobs Discusses AI Agent Risks in FedScoop

In coverage of federal AI adoption, Theia Chair and Executive Director Todd A. Jacobs explains why the behavior and risks of autonomous AI agents remain difficult to predict, isolate, and control.

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Todd Jacobs on Preparing for AI in the Workplace

Fast Company features Theia’s Todd A. Jacobs on the judgment, critical thinking, and understanding of AI’s limitations that young professionals need to navigate a changing workplace.

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Theia Shares Its Approach to AI Policy and Human Accountability

Theia’s policy update outlines its emphasis on human accountability, transparent controls, and practical safeguards in public discussions of AI-assisted innovation and responsible technology use.

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