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Jake Okechukwu Effoduh is an emerging scholar at the intersection of technology law, artificial intelligence governance, and human rights policy. His research critically examines how rapidly evolving technologies — from autonomous weapons systems to sex robotics — challenge existing legal frameworks and demand thoughtful regulatory responses. Effoduh's work on lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) highlights the urgent need for international oversight as AI increasingly shapes modern warfare, arguing that machines capable of identifying and destroying targets without human intervention pose profound ethical and legal risks. His exploration of sex robots in the context of COVID-19 demonstrates a keen eye for how societal disruptions accelerate technological adoption while outpacing policy safeguards. Perhaps most notably, Effoduh has contributed meaningfully to shaping AI governance discourse in the Global South, advocating for a rights-respecting national AI strategy for Nigeria that balances innovation with human welfare and sustainable development. Though his citation counts remain early-stage, his work spans timely and underexplored territory, positioning him as a distinctive voice in the growing conversation around responsible technology governance across both international and African policy contexts.