Zimbabwe: Netone Urges Youth to Harness Ai As Driver of Jobs and Digital Transformation
[263Chat] Mobile network operator NetOne has called on young Zimbabweans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, industrialisation and job creation, while warning that the rapid adoption of the technology must be accompanied by robust cybersecurity measures.
Zimbabwe's leading mobile network operator, NetOne, has urged the country's youth to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of jobs and digital transformation. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence Conference, NetOne highlighted the rapid adoption of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, mining, manufacturing, and financial services.
The company emphasized that AI is already transforming industries and driving Zimbabwe's digital transformation, and it is committed to empowering young people with the digital skills needed to shape the future.
NetOne cautioned that while AI offers significant opportunities for economic growth, it also brings new cybersecurity risks. The company stressed that the benefits of AI must be accompanied by robust cybersecurity measures, as the same technology can be abused through phishing, identity theft, deepfakes, and sophisticated cybercrime. To address these concerns, NetOne is investing in intelligent technologies to strengthen network security, improve customer experience, and detect suspicious activities in real-time.
The telecommunications company called on businesses, policymakers, educators, and technology users to adopt AI responsibly, ensuring digital systems remain secure. NetOne urged innovators, including students attending the conference, to take part in building Zimbabwe's AI ecosystem. As the company marks 30 years of operations, NetOne is repositioning itself as a digital solutions partner, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and smart communities.
The company urged all stakeholders to embrace AI responsibly, innovate ethically, and protect the digital future of Zimbabwe through strong cybersecurity.
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