The African Development Bank (AfDB) has now teamed up with Intel to train huge numbers of Africans in cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and data science.
According to AfDB, a whopping 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials across the continent will get skilled up in these transformative technologies. As AI is increasingly becoming a major driver of innovation and economic growth globally, this program puts Africa at the forefront of developing AI.
However, it’s not just about individual training. The partnership will also help African countries establish clear policies and rules around AI, 5G networks, cloud computing, and other new technologies. Having a unified continental approach is seen as key to speeding up digital transformation in Africa.
The training is expected to positively impact many sectors, from agriculture to healthcare, by boosting productivity and sustainable development. It aims to nurture skills that can improve the quality of life for Africans.
While African nations are making progress in AI, there’s still a skills gap compared to global tech leaders. The high costs of AI training also limit its wider adoption outside the tech industry.
Intel’s Africa director Bienvenu Soglo welcomed the collaboration, saying it democratizes cutting-edge technologies: “Intel looks forward to furthering its collaboration with African governments to make advanced technologies such as AI accessible to all, breaking down barriers related to geography, gender, and ethnicity, and enabling widespread participation in the digital economy.”
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