The Federal Government has called for the establishment of African Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
It said this while confirming the receipt of $3.5 million as seed funding for AI Strategy from interested partners
The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said it had become imperative to have the African Council for AI to ensure that the deployment of Artificial Intelligence in the continent is shaped by uniform regulations and market prospects.
“We already have same markets and trade regulations within Africa and in some sub-regions. It is important the future of AI in Africa follow same pattern for ease of transactions, shared experiences and mutual opportunities and benefits,” Dr. Tijani said.
The minister spoke at the weekend during the closing ceremony of a four-day international workshop on National Artificial Intelligence and Strategy for Nigeria.
Over 120 experts, researchers, academia and professionals from across the world attended the workshop.
