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The development of AI has played a key role in the development of the big economies, but how can it better Africa. https://lnkd.in/dmFsZTz2

Speaker Spotlight Mr. Lacina Koné, CEO of SMART Africa, is a seasoned ICT professional with over 25 years of experience. On August 20th, he will bring his insights and perspectives to the discussion at the event, "Shaping Africa's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future: Strategies for Inclusive and Collaborative National AI Policy Development." Mr. Koné will deliver a speech on "Advancing the Unification of Digital Policies in Africa for Development," a topic critical to achieving the continent's development goals and aligning with the African Union's Agenda 2063. The session will also explore collaborative projects designed to accelerate AI development across Africa. #AfricaAI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfAfrica #AIRevolution

Can AI Fuel Growth in Africa?

Are African countries equipped to harness the potential of AI for economic growth?🚀 Research ICT Africa's latest policy brief delves into the intersection of AI and economic development in Africa, offering key insights and recommendations for policymakers. Dive into the discussion 🔗

AI in Africa. Africa must focus on the basics while embracing the buzz of #artificial_intelligence and #machine_learning. As the author notes - "African countries must resist empty leapfrogging #promises and focus on securing the fundamentals that give their citizenry a fair shot at the game. We must #pay_to_play, and the price of entry is investments in the #foundational infrastructure that underpins both AI and the broader future global economy: #power, #connectivity, and #data." Read more. #embracechange #transformation #science #artificialintelligence

The Global Center on AI Governance released the first edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI. As part of the study, the Center collaborated with 16 regional hubs, including the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) which oversaw Eastern Europe and Central Asia (12 countries), to assess a total of 138 countries. Among the five Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan achieved the highest score in the responsible AI index. The country scored 11.27 points, ranking 70th out of 138 countries. In terms of government frameworks, Uzbekistan leads the region. The study identified three presidential orders in Uzbekistan that focus on the accelerated introduction and development of artificial intelligence. These orders address five thematic areas in the index: cultural and linguistic diversity, international cooperation, public sector skills development, competition authorities, and transparency and explainability. Full Analysis: https://lnkd.in/dCkCBPgG #uzbekistan #centralasia #responsible #artificial #intelligence #development

Are we on the brink of a digital colonization in Africa? An AI expert thinks so. Dive into the insightful discussion on the future of African tech in our latest read!

Some news from Africa worth spreading (because too less about international AI Strategy and Governance is represented in our local German media): https://lnkd.in/d4qYsykm “The Strategy sets the roadmap for African countries to harness the potential of AI to achieve developmental aspirations to education and skills, health, agriculture, infrastructure, peace and security and good governance by developing human capital, strengthening research and innovation ecosystems, and building an AI-ready institutional and regulatory environment to ensure AI works for African people. By investing in African youth, innovators, computer scientists, data experts, and AI researchers, the framework paves the way for Africa's success in the global AI arena.” #AI #Regulation #Strategy #worldwide

[WHITE PAPER - Responsible AI for Africa] Africa stands at a pivotal moment of technological transformation driven by AI. However, leveraging AI’s full potential requires a responsible approach that aligns with local needs. In the context of the Responsible AI for Africa program, created with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), that aims to facilitate the development of links with AI ecosystems in Global South for an impactful uptake of responsible AI on the continent, we bring you the White Paper "Responsibly Scaling AI in Africa: CEIMIA’s Strategic Framework for Increasing Impact". Drawing from the findings of the "State of AI in Sub-Saharan Africa" series, the White Paper was designed for governments, regional organizations, international partners and funding agencies that want to support this uptake. 📖 Here's what you'll find inside: ◼ Insights on the African AI ecosystem (main AI applications, stakeholders, challenges and opportunities);   ◼ A contextualized definition of Responsible AI;   ◼ Clear guidelines on how to contribute, whether you  are representing a government, regional organizations, international partners and funding agencies, or you are developers;   ◼ The strategic vision of CEIMIA in Africa, inspired by the guidelines presented in the document 👉 Find it here: https://lnkd.in/epWdGnpT #AI #responsibleAI #Africa #AfricanTech

What is the future of artificial intelligence in Africa? Rose M. Mutiso, Ph.D.'s new piece for Science Magazine looks past the hype and digs into nuance of #AI in Africa. "Missing the boat on AI is particularly consequential, with its unprecedented ability to both improve and threaten societies. African countries must resist empty leapfrogging promises and focus on securing the fundamentals that give their citizenry a fair shot at the game. We must pay to play, and the price of entry is investments in the foundational infrastructure that underpins both AI and the broader future global economy: power, connectivity, and data."