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NWU Master’s Student From Rural Ventersdorp Champions Responsible AI Governance for Africa

Monday at 13:36 PM, via iAfrica

A master’s student at North-West University who grew up in a rural community near Ventersdorp is researching the national security risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that African countries must actively shape AI governance rather than simply adapt to frameworks developed elsewhere. Lebogang Marago is pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies in the Department […]

Somalia Presents AI Adoption Plan at East Africa Summit, Positions Itself as Regional Digital Leader

Monday at 13:34 PM, via iAfrica

Somalia is positioning itself as a key innovator in East Africa’s digital transformation push, presenting a comprehensive artificial intelligence adoption plan at the East Africa Science and Technology Commission summit while simultaneously advancing cybersecurity frameworks and regional digital integration initiatives. Abdiqani Abdullahi Ahmed, communications consultant for Somalia’s...

East African Nations Adopt AI Declaration, Launch Regional Fund and Push for Digital Sovereignty

Monday at 13:25 PM, via iAfrica

East African Community member states have agreed to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund and adopted a declaration committing the bloc to coordinated action on artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on sovereignty, infrastructure and skills development. The EAC Declaration on Artificial Intelligence was adopted at the fourth EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation...

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