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UNESCO launches Artificial Intelligence Needs Assessment Survey in Africa
Artificial Intelligence presents a leapfrog potential for development in Africa, notwithstanding that these technologies are currently developed for and by companies, universities and governments outside of the continent. Countries can use AI and other digital technologies to catalyze their innovation ecosystems and accelerate sustainable development. Mr Xing Qu, UNESCO’s Deputy Director-General and Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information a.i., underlined the Organization’s ongoing efforts to support African countries to harness AI for their national development priorities. Stressing the significance of the publication, he noted, “its findings will help guide our discussions today on how Artificial Intelligence can be mobilized for the social good”.