Kenya to lead African AI safety initiative
Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo says discussions on AI safety have gained momentum following a dedicated session between President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron during the France-Africa Summit in Nairobi.
Nairobi, Kenya - Sept 17: Kenya is poised to spearhead a pan-African initiative aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence safety, with a keen emphasis on safeguarding children from potential AI-related dangers. The push for AI safety has gained significant traction following a focused discussion between President William Ruto and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during the France-Africa Summit in the Kenyan capital.
The conversation between the two leaders underscored the importance of AI safety for children, a topic that also saw prominence at the Africa Forward Summit. Kenyan Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, announced that the nation is now collaborating with other African countries to draft a declaration that will further foster cooperation on AI safety matters.
The participating nations include Australia and the United Kingdom, as per the Kenyan Ministry of ICT and Innovation. The government's move is part of Kenya's larger strategy to assume a leadership role in global dialogues surrounding artificial intelligence, digital governance, and emerging technologies. The initiative unfolds at a time when there's heightened international discourse on the benefits and perils of rapidly evolving AI systems.
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