Ghana has set its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), following the launch of a comprehensive National AI Strategy by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George. The strategy, unveiled on Friday, April 24, is designed to provide a structured framework for the development, deployment, and regulation of AI technologies across key sectors of the economy.
The Minister claims that the effort will present regulations meant to promote innovation while maintaining moral principles, guaranteeing data security, and encouraging equitable access to cutting-edge technologies. Speaking at the launch, Sam George stressed the importance of collaboration among government institutions, the private sector, academia, and the wider public in achieving Ghana’s AI ambitions.
He pointed out that artificial intelligence is already having a big impact on a number of industries around the world, including healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, and governance. “I trust that the judiciary will guide our ethical and legal application of artificial intelligence. Ghana stands capable and ready of leading and becoming Africa’s AI hub by strengthening collaboration between government, industry, academia and citizens. We will build a Ghana that owns its future in the age of intelligence,” he stated.
Artificial intelligence is the ability of computer systems to carry out activities like learning, thinking, decision-making, and language processing that normally need human intelligence. Ghana’s National AI Strategy is expected to prioritise capacity building through enhanced STEM education, support for research institutions, and the growth of innovation hubs focused on developing local solutions tailored to the country’s needs.
