{
  "id": 19149892,
  "title": "AOT Lagos 8.0 Returns with Bold Focus on AI, Ethics and Digital Governance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/aot-lagos-8-0-returns-with-bold-focus-on-ai-ethics-and-digital",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:58:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/11/09/aot-lagos-8-0-returns-with-bold-focus-on-ai-ethics-and-digital-governance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) is set to return for its eighth edition on December 3, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology, the conference has attracted over 125,000 participants and features a diverse lineup of technology leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. This year's theme, \"Beyond Smart Cities: Tech Adoption & Ethics & Governance,\" emphasizes the importance of responsible AI adoption, digital governance, and inclusive innovation in Africa's digital transformation.",
  "summary": "As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, the conversation is no longer simply about adopting new technologies, it is now about ensuring they are deployed responsibly, governed effectively, and trusted by the people they serve.It is against this backdrop that the Eko Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & […] The post AOT Lagos…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}