Africa’s AI moment has arrived and Google’s $37m investment is timely

Africa’s AI market potential is valued at an estimated $30 billion by 2030, according to a 2023 report by the International Finance Corporation.

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Last week, I had the privilege of joining a select group of technology and media leaders in Accra, Ghana, for a landmark event hosted by Google.

The occasion marked the official unveiling of Google’s $37 million commitment to accelerating Africa’s AI ecosystem. This moment may well go down as a turning point in the continent’s technological trajectory.

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