Now is the time for Africa to lead the AI revolution

Driven by the world's youngest and mobile-connected population, Africa is an unparalleled source of real-time digital information.

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During the Global AI Summit on Africa held in Kigali in April, experts pointed out that by 2030, AI could add $19.9 trillion to the global economy, with Africa’s share estimated at $2.9 trillion.

This windfall could lift 11 million Africans out of poverty and create half a million jobs annually. However, beneath this optimism lies the sobering question of Africa’s real place in this ecosystem.

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