TECNO and Angélica Dass Launch Global Portrait Project in Nairobi

The initiative serves as a direct response to the limitations of standard imaging algorithms, which frequently struggle to represent the full spectrum of human skin tones and cultural nuances. By utilizing the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra—equipped with the company’s Universal Tone technology—the project captures participants in natural light without digital filters. The goal is to move beyond technical accuracy toward what project leaders describe as genuine recognition, ensuring that subjects are defined by their own narratives rather than algorithmic biases.

Angélica Dass, known for her global project Humanæ, brings a human-centered philosophy to the collaboration. She emphasizes that the initiative is not about categorizing individuals, but about creating a space where identity remains fluid and layered. The portraits and personal testimonials collected during the process will form a "Living Archive," a digital repository intended to challenge stereotypes and promote a more nuanced understanding of dignity in the age of AI. Following the launch in Nairobi, the project will expand to the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Brazil, with the first collection of stories scheduled for public release in early August.