The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) has approved the “Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy”, which aims to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence in the public and private sectors in member states, including Nigeria, PANews reported.

The strategy outlines several key recommendations, including establishing an integrated hardware and software environment designed for AI and machine learning workloads to facilitate data processing and deployment.

The strategy also emphasizes the establishment of an AI governance system, promoting the adoption of AI in the public sector, and integrating AI into the key areas outlined in the 2063 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.