Call for US-Africa Partnership to Accelerate AI Development

The two-day pan-African AI conference in Lagos, Nigeria, co-hosted by the U.S., focused on promoting safe and trustworthy AI systems in Africa. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stressed the need for U.S.-Africa collaboration to leverage AI for tackling global challenges like health, food security, and climate change.

The conference also highlighted the African Union’s AI strategy, which outlines a roadmap for harnessing AI’s potential. Nigeria’s minister announced a $61,000 grant for AI startups, and analysts forecast that AI could boost Africa’s economy by $2.9 trillion by 2030, underscoring the importance of inclusive and collaborative AI development.

Clever Robot News Desk 14^th September 2024