The US and Nigeria are ready to boost collaboration on an AI project, which aims to foster economic growth and technological advancement. This was revealed by Mr. Arthur Brown, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, during the conclusion of a National AI Strategy workshop in Abuja.
New Development: The USA and Nigeria are set to collaborate on an Artificial Intelligence initiative aimed at fostering economic expansion. The collaboration will prioritize the implementation of safe, reliable, transparent, and trustworthy AI technologies.
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Details of the Upcoming AI Conference
Mr. Arthur made a announcement: In the coming two weeks, delegates from both countries will gather in Lagos for a special conference focusing solely on Artificial Intelligence. This initiative falls under the umbrella of the U.S.-Nigeria Bi-National Commission and aims to use AI technology to boost economic collaboration between the two nations.
At the conference, we will work on developing a system to guarantee the safety, security, and transparency of AI implementation.
Mr. Brown highlighted the goals of our partnership, which include investing in people development, improving infrastructure, and encouraging innovation. He commended Nigeria for its forward-thinking efforts in regulating artificial intelligence and announced that the country had recently supported an essential UN resolution on this topic.
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, emphasized the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing productivity across different industries. He emphasized that the government’s goals go beyond just generating revenue. Instead, they aim to build strong governance structures for AI technology.
Through teamwork, Nigeria aims to become a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation across Africa. This partnership will bring economic and technological advantages to both countries in the future.
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2024-04-20 18:44