Who gets to shape Africa’s AI future?
As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies, experts at the Singularity Summit South Africa urge the nation to build local research and IP rather than just adopting foreign tech, addressing unique local challenges and the future of work.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to play a key role in the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. He made this appeal during his address at the Third Russia-Africa Forum held in Moscow by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mahama highlighted that AI is fundamentally transforming economies, government services, and education globally.
He emphasized that Africa must actively participate in shaping this transformation and develop the necessary skills and infrastructure to reap its benefits. Ghana, in particular, is seeking practical cooperation in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education, municipal services, transport management, tax collection, and environmental monitoring through AI.
To realize this vision, Mahama proposed a new collaboration framework, suggesting a Russia-Africa digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence Programme. This program would bring together African universities, research institutions, businesses, and public agencies to support joint research, evaluate pilot projects, and promote skills development across the continent.
The proposal aims to position Ghana as a hub for AI innovation and as a bridge between African expertise and Russian technological capabilities, ultimately harnessing AI for sustainable development and improved public services.
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