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The report highlights that Africa's four largest tech economies – Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa – have drafted artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, recognizing their heavy reliance on U.S. tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta. These countries see this dependence as a threat to security and survival, prompting them to seek more control over AI infrastructure, funding, and data terms.
Despite being home to 18% of the world's population, Africa has less than 1% of global data center capacity, according to the World Economic Forum. To address this, African nations are investing in local AI infrastructure, fostering local talent, and negotiating better terms with foreign providers. However, the extent of Western involvement in African AI projects raises concerns about whose interests are being prioritized in shaping the continent's AI future.
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