AI ECOSYSTEM LITERACY: RESEARCH AGENDA
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH
INTERESTS
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector of society. At Diack Research, we believe that AI literacy must extend beyond using AI tools to understanding the entire AI ecosystem. Our research advances knowledge of frontier models, intelligent agents, multi-agent systems, benchmarking, human-AI collaboration, governance, and responsible innovation. Through research, education, and open knowledge, we empower educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, institutions, and policymakers to shape AI that serves humanity, strengthens economies, and promotes sustainable development—particularly across Africa.
Human-in-the-Loop AI Research Collaboration
This framework summarizes my evolving Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) orchestration model, where multiple AI systems collaborate throughout the research lifecycle by contributing complementary capabilities. Rather than relying on a single model, I intentionally orchestrate specialized AI assistants according to the needs of each stage of the research process.Each system plays a distinct role:
- ChatGPT – research planning, ideation, synthesis, drafting, and scientific writing support.
- Claude – critical review, logical consistency, scholarly refinement, and methodological rigor.
- Gemini – multimodal analysis, pattern discovery, knowledge integration, and fact verification.
- Grok – alternative perspectives, hypothesis generation, critical questioning, and challenging assumptions.
- Meta AI (with a primary emphasis on Meta Glasses) – real-time contextual assistance, field observation, documentation, multimodal capture, and AI-supported research in authentic environments.
At the center of this framework remains the human researcher, who defines the research questions, evaluates evidence, interprets findings, safeguards ethical integrity, and assumes full responsibility for every conclusion, publication, and scholarly contribution.This orchestration model reflects my ongoing research on responsible AI-assisted scholarship, emphasizing transparency, accountability, human oversight, and the complementary strengths of multiple AI systems.
📖 Related Publication
Diack, M. (2025). Le modèle d'orchestration avec l'humain dans la boucle : Vers un cadre de collaboration responsable entre chercheurs et intelligence artificielle.
Zenodo.DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20219014
The model continues to evolve as new AI technologies emerge, but one principle remains unchanged:AI can accelerate discovery. Human judgment remains indispensable for interpretation, ethics, scientific integrity, and responsible publication.
📖 Related Publication
Diack, M. (2025). Le modèle d'orchestration avec l'humain dans la boucle : Vers un cadre de collaboration responsable entre chercheurs et intelligence artificielle.
Zenodo.DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20219014
The model continues to evolve as new AI technologies emerge, but one principle remains unchanged:AI can accelerate discovery. Human judgment remains indispensable for interpretation, ethics, scientific integrity, and responsible publication.
AI-STEM and Machine Learning
The AI4STEM Education and Research is an interdisciplinary hub hosting scholars from the College of Sciences and Engineering (CSE) at SUBR and international partners. This research is at the crossroad of academic integration of AI and the development of solutions to improve the quality of Education. We aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically focusing on using AI to advance STEM education. We plan the following activities:
- Host seminars for faculty members and graduate students on relevant topics to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Invite guest speakers to present cutting-edge research.
- Organize workshops to advance the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Announce opportunities, events, and achievements.
- Support interdisciplinary external grant development.
- Provide outreach to K-12 schools, teachers, and students.
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AI For Development
We partner with the AI4D Global organizationto conduct international research focusing on the use of AI for economic development touching all sectors including health, agriculture. Africa aims to support the development of responsible AI research and policy from Africa. We co-organize the AIHorizonAfrica Festival focusing on Pedagogical integration of AI.
Professor Moustapha Diack, publication Blogs are available, (1) AI for STEM Educationand (2) AI for Development.; We showcase some Keynote Presentations: -1- “AI in African Higher Education: Impact, Challenges, and Prospects” Invitation Talk, E/Merge Africa Network, University of Cape Town, South Africa;
Diack is Founding Director of Teranga AI, a Senegalese National Network to deploy AI technologies for economic development. See Teranga AI web site and the Teranga AI LinkedIN Group here.
Professor Moustapha Diack, publication Blogs are available, (1) AI for STEM Educationand (2) AI for Development.; We showcase some Keynote Presentations: -1- “AI in African Higher Education: Impact, Challenges, and Prospects” Invitation Talk, E/Merge Africa Network, University of Cape Town, South Africa;
-2- Intelligence Artificielle et Médecine en Afrique : Une Révolution en Matièred’Éducation Médicale. Moustapha DIACK, Mohamed Lamine CAMARA, Africa Digital Education, October 13-14, 2023
3. L’intelligence Artificielle en Enseignement Supérieur : Impacts, Enjeux et Perspectives. Moustapha DIACK, Daniel STANFORD, Africa Digital Education, October 13-14, 2023.
Professor Moustapha Diack was appointed as member of the Scientific Committee of Afria – See Afria Global:Artificial Intelligence for Africa and Francophonie. -
Open Education Practices (OEP)
We are involved in international cooperative formed for the purpose of aggregating and making freely accessible high quality online resources to improve learning and teaching within higher education. See here for resources we have developed. We have accomplished pioneering work engaging Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) having initiated a HBCU Affordable Learning Network. We have done a pioneering work regarding interactive resources. Supported by an open community, H5P is free and open software application that enables you to create, share, and reuse interactive HTML5 content in your browser. The H5P organization is also supporting an H5POER Hub. Here's the announcement of the H5P/Joubel and MERLOT-SkillsCommonspartnership.MERLOT-SkillsCommons is launching an H5P initiative to support the reuse, remixing, and revising of OER. Dr. Moustapha Diack is directing the initiative.Learn more about our strategy.
Louisiana K-12 Outreach: Meyinsse Teachers' Symposium on AI in Learning
To uphold Dr. Joseph Meyinsse’s commitment to educational excellence by fostering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching practices throughout Louisiana. This initiative will showcase innovative methodologies that cater to diverse student needs and enhance teaching efficiency.
See here: https://diackresearch.net/ai-symposium
See here: https://diackresearch.net/ai-symposium
We are standard-bearer in promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) in Learning Design
Professor Moustapha Diack is a Senior Learning Designer with 25+ years of experience in designing online courses and degree programs. he received numerous Awards in Online eLearning and Quality Assurance. He is a champion and a standard-bearer in promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Our work with content and learning environment design aligns with the JEDi Framework and we strive to be a standard-bearer in promoting Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We apply JEDI to the design of learning environment and conduct research on the effectiveness of JEDI Practices.
AI Literacy and Professional Development
We offer a Literacy course entitled “Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Cultivating Critical Skills for a Digital Future” to prepare faculty and teacher. We have have designed research course toAI in Academic Research and Publication.
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