While much remains to be done globally in accelerating progress against the SDGs, Africa, as a continent rich with potential; is starting to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) that will help it achieve the SDGs. To bolster these fledgling efforts, two things are needed: collaboration between stakeholders, and access to the necessary skilling and infrastructure.
The opportunities inherent in the use of AI in Africa can be viewed from several perspectives; the first of which is the role it will play in bringing cutting-edge healthcare to people who previously did not have access to these.
This not only supports SDG 3 but also empowers women to take control of their maternal and child health through AI-driven solutions that help monitor pregnancies and predict complications, allowing for timely interventions that save lives.
AI’s role also extends to advancing food security; and addressing environmental and climate-related challenges affecting agricultural productivity and livelihoods.
AI has the potential to help power economic growth. What makes this even more exciting is that it is not just an opportunity for big businesses, it also creates incredible opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs.
