{
  "id": 296430,
  "title": "Vice President urges universities to embrace Artificial Intelligence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/vice-president-urges-universities-to-embrace-artificial-intelligence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T05:29:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/vice-president-urges-universities-to-embrace-artificial-intelligence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on universities throughout Ghana to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy into their curriculum. At the 15th Graduation Ceremony of KAAF University, she urged institutions to promote interdisciplinary research, support technology-based entrepreneurship, and equip graduates with the ability to responsibly use AI. The Vice President praised KAAF University for its commitment to producing graduates with practical skills and knowledge, necessary for navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape. The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy presented an opportunity for universities to prepare graduates for a technology-driven environment. KAAF University's dedication to producing well-rounded graduates has been acknowledged by the Vice President. Additionally, the Vice President highlighted the \"Teacher Dabre\" initiative, aiming to provide adequate housing for educators, particularly those assigned to rural areas. Chancellor of KAAF University, Michael Aidoo, appealed to the government to extend the 'No Fees Stress' initiative to students in private universities. He emphasized that students in private institutions are also Ghanaian citizens who deserve government support.",
  "summary": "Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged universities across the country to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) by integrating digital literacy and emerging technologies into their academic programmes where necessary.",
  "key_points": [
    "KAAF University praised for practical skills and knowledge in graduates.",
    "\"Teacher Dabre\" initiative aims to provide housing for educators, especially in rural areas."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}