In July 2024, the African Union Executive Council endorsed “The Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy,” which emphasizes the importance of AI in reshaping economies, societies, and geopolitics, with significant implications for sectors like healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education. This strategy reflects the African Union’s (AU) commitment to a development-focused and ethical approach to AI, and encourages AU Member States to adopt unified national approaches to AI which would enhance cooperation and position Africa as a leader in AI development. The AU’s summary of its Continental AI Strategy can be read below, and the full report is linked here:
“Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it’s a transformative force reshaping our world. With far-reaching impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.
For Africa, AI is a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It promises to ignite new industries, fuel innovation, and create high-value jobs while preserving and advancing African culture and integration.
In a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024. This strategy underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices.
The Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the complexities of AI-driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development.”
In July 2024, the African Union Executive Council endorsed “The Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy,” which emphasizes the importance of AI in reshaping economies, societies, and geopolitics, with significant implications for sectors like healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education. This strategy reflects the African Union’s (AU) commitment to a development-focused and ethical approach to AI, and encourages AU Member States to adopt unified national approaches to AI which would enhance cooperation and position Africa as a leader in AI development. The AU’s summary of its Continental AI Strategy can be read below, and the full report is linked here:
“Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it’s a transformative force reshaping our world. With far-reaching impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.
For Africa, AI is a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It promises to ignite new industries, fuel innovation, and create high-value jobs while preserving and advancing African culture and integration.
In a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024. This strategy underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices.
The Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the complexities of AI-driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development.”
