Tech leaders talked about making AI instead of just using it at a meeting held at Speke Resort on Thursday. Microsoft Africa head Catherine Muraga said AI might add almost two trillion dollars to African money growth. She pointed out how young African people could help their countries benefit from new computer systems. Only five percent of African AI workers have enough computer power for their jobs right now.
Microsoft plans to spend one billion dollars with G42 on a Kenya data center powered by steam from the ground. The Uganda Communications boss, George Thembo, felt happy that people discussed AI outside labs for once. He warned against letting fear stop progress with these new tools. Several AI projects already help Africa, such as flood warning systems in Rwanda or farm planning tools in Kenya. One company links farmers with tractors through smart apps that boost food growing by five million tons.
Microsoft plans to spend one billion dollars with G42 on a Kenya data center powered by steam from the ground. The Uganda Communications boss, George Thembo, felt happy that people discussed AI outside labs for once. He warned against letting fear stop progress with these new tools. Several AI projects already help Africa, such as flood warning systems in Rwanda or farm planning tools in Kenya. One company links farmers with tractors through smart apps that boost food growing by five million tons.
