Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Africa

Since inception in 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries. Collectively, these startups have raised over $263 million in funding and created over 2,800 direct job opportunities in the region. Google has unveiled the ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First,’ as the effort to fast-track the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa continues. AI First is an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use Artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the world, innovating industries and reimagining the realms of possibilities. Do you recomend adoption of AI in Africa ?