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State of AI Regulation in Africa Trends and Developments

Monday, March 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been described as a beacon of innovation that can improve industries and foster socio-economic growth across Africa.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been described as a beacon of innovation that can improve industries and foster socio-economic growth across Africa.1Beyond merely overcoming developmental challenges, AI emerges as a driver of indigenous innovation, potentially significantly enhancing different sectors and boosting the continent's GDP. 2 Nevertheless, realising AI's full potential requires overcoming infrastructural, governance, and regulatory hurdles, among others, making the creation of tailored, ethical regulatory frameworks essential. These frameworks aim to ensure AI's benefits are fully harnessed to align with the continent's unique needs and aspirations, promoting inclusive growth.

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