Zimbabwe's technology minister asked southern African countries to work together on computer security during artificial intelligence expansion. Dr Tatenda Mavetera spoke at the SADC Parliamentary Forum meeting held at Victoria Falls about growing technology threats. She warned that cybersecurity attacks and false information spread faster because of artificial intelligence systems. The minister said countries must build strong defenses against online criminals who target government computer networks. Regional cooperation helps smaller nations fight cyber threats that individual countries cannot handle alone.
Mavetera proposed creating a special AI governance council to oversee technology rules across SADC member states. The minister wants annual review meetings where leaders discuss artificial intelligence problems and share solutions. She stressed that organizations like SADC and parliamentary forums must collaborate on technology policies. Countries need common standards for artificial intelligence use to prevent security gaps between neighboring nations. Coordinated responses protect regional interests better than separate national approaches to technology challenges.
SADC Parliamentary Forum president Justin Muturi agreed that artificial intelligence adoption cannot be stopped across Africa. He said parliaments will eventually use AI systems for their daily work and legislative duties. Muturi believes member states must decide how much artificial intelligence they want for government operations. The technology offers benefits but requires careful planning to avoid serious security problems. African leaders recognize that smart technology policies determine whether AI helps or harms regional development goals.
Mavetera proposed creating a special AI governance council to oversee technology rules across SADC member states. The minister wants annual review meetings where leaders discuss artificial intelligence problems and share solutions. She stressed that organizations like SADC and parliamentary forums must collaborate on technology policies. Countries need common standards for artificial intelligence use to prevent security gaps between neighboring nations. Coordinated responses protect regional interests better than separate national approaches to technology challenges.
SADC Parliamentary Forum president Justin Muturi agreed that artificial intelligence adoption cannot be stopped across Africa. He said parliaments will eventually use AI systems for their daily work and legislative duties. Muturi believes member states must decide how much artificial intelligence they want for government operations. The technology offers benefits but requires careful planning to avoid serious security problems. African leaders recognize that smart technology policies determine whether AI helps or harms regional development goals.
