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[Feature report] Artificial intelligence: governance, investment, transformation
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The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is not being shaped solely by the world's leading technology powers. International governance, investment in innovation ecosystems, and African-led innovation are all helping redefine the landscape. This feature explores why countries across the Global South are set to become full participants in the AI revolution.
AI governance: Defining an alternative path in the Global South
As AFD takes part in the AI for Good Summit, two recent studies it supports outline ways to build a model of AI governance that fully includes countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa.
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How can we ensure equitable technological development in the age of AI and data?
Bridging the technology gap between countries and ensuring they are all ready for AI will require substantial investment. To help guide both public and private investors, AFD has developed the AI Investment Potential Index (AIIPI), which measures countries' potential to attract investment in AI.
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Artificial intelligence, a driving force for change in Africa
AI is doing more than reshaping technology. It is already transforming Africa’s future. From health and education to agriculture, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to address some of the continent’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Its unprecedented potential could prove to be a game changer.
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