Dar es Salaam. African governments have been urged to invest in digital infrastructure, research and skills development to unlock the economic potential of artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring the technology is used responsibly and inclusively.
Speaking at the Second Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Africa Conference, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof Adolf Mkenda said AI is transforming economies, public services and businesses worldwide, presenting Africa with an opportunity to accelerate sustainable development.
He said this year's conference attracted more than 100 research papers from scholars in 34 countries, with 46 selected for presentation, reflecting growing interest in AI research across the continent.
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