Kenya Acting to Curb AI Disinformation, President Ruto Says

Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster international cooperation for ethical AI use. This comes after AI-fueled social unrest incidents in 2021 and 2023, and mass protests earlier this year. … Read more

Zuckerberg, Spotify Founder Advocate for Open-Source AI in Europe

Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek advocate for open-source AI in Europe. The two tech leaders believe that open-source AI can drive innovation and give Europe a competitive edge. However, they warn that fragmented regulations and uneven enforcement are hindering progress. They urge Europe to streamline regulations and focus on retaining talent to fully capitalize on … Read more

US, African Nations Discuss Responsible AI Use in Military Applications

The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines that align with international laws. Concerns about the potential negative consequences of AI in military applications, such as prolonged … Read more

Lack of Cohesion Hinders AI Adoption in Africa, NEPAD Boss Says

Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture, challenges such as fragmented digital infrastructure and ethical concerns hinder its adoption. Africa’s Agenda 2063 According to the head of an African … Read more

South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback

South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem through coordinated efforts in research, talent cultivation, and infrastructure enhancement. The policy also emphasizes the importance … Read more

East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts

Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change. By combining AI with physical atmospheric processes, researchers have developed a hybrid modeling approach that provides more … Read more

Huawei Aims to Drive AI Adoption in Africa With Data Center Expansion

Chinese tech giant Huawei says it will leverage its experience to help African customers. The company aims to achieve this by providing storage products and services to manage data. Huawei will also offer cloud services to support African businesses. According to the company, data centers are the new digital hubs. However, they must be faster, … Read more

AI Preparedness Index: South Africa Best Prepared African Country; Nigeria Ranks Outside the Continent’s Top 7

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index reveals that only seven African countries have preparedness indices of 0.4 or more. South Africa leads the continent with a score of 0.5, while the Republic of South Sudan (0.11) and the Central African Republic (0.18) are ranked the lowest. Nigeria Not Among Africa’s Top … Read more