
TechnoMag: Zimbabwe Tech News
June 19, 2025 at 03:12 PM
*AI Regulation Not Top Priority For Africa; Expert lnsights*
As the world grapples with the opportunities and challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) African leaders and innovators are calling for a development- focused approach to AI adoption, Chief Executive Officer of Rubiem Solutions and Chairman of the AI Institute of Africa, Dr Dennis Magaya emphasized the need for Africa to prioritize AI for development during a panel discussion at the launch of the 2025 UNDP Human Development Report. Magaya noted that while regulation is important, it may not be the top priority for Africa.
Magaya highlighted the potential of AI to bring inclusivity to marginalized communities. “We want to use AI to include marginalized communities and suggested that Africa should focus on developing solutions that can address specific challenges, such as identifying defects and supporting small-scale farmers.
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