Hey tech enthusiasts! 🌍 Big news coming from Accra, Ghana! The African Union (AU) just gave the green light to its Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and the African Digital Compact. 🚀 This move is set to catapult Africa into a new era of digital development!
Amani Abou-Zeid, the AU Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitization, spilled the beans during the 45th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council. She said, \"Our council yesterday approved the AU strategy for artificial intelligence and the strategy for using digital technologies, which will set the path for Africa's use of digital technologies for development.\" 🎉
What's the buzz all about? These strategies aim to harness technology to tackle Africa's challenges, speed up projects, and keep tech use ethical. \"The technology must help us preserve our identity, preserve our languages and cultures, and be helpful rather than harm us,\" Abou-Zeid emphasized. 🙌
The plan is to create a single digital market across the continent, guiding all countries on leveraging digital tools for development. And yes, they're serious about keeping things in check. \"There must be rules and regulations to punish the negative use of AI and digital technologies to prevent further abuse,\" she noted. 🛡️
Fun fact: Only seven African countries have AI policies right now. The AU wants to see all members jump on board! 🌐 Imagine the possibilities when the entire continent syncs up on digital strategies. Talk about a tech revolution! 💥
So, gear up, Africa! The future is digital, and it's looking brighter than ever! ✨
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African Union approves AI strategy, digital pact to propel continent
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