Emma Okonji discusses the challenges faced by Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The conversation has often centered on high-level innovation, but many SMEs struggle with practical implementation issues.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models used as chatbots and digital assistants, is becoming integral to daily life in South Africa. This raises concerns about the potential for AI to exacerbate existing inequalities, especially given the historical context of apartheid, which created disparities in access to education and healthcare. The implications of increased machine mediation in human interactions are significant in a society still grappling with these legacies, according to The Conversation Africa.

Tech billionaires advocate for an AI-driven future in South Africa, suggesting that a basic income could support this vision. However, an analysis of the country's budget reveals significant challenges to this thesis, indicating that the proposed AI utopia may not be financially feasible.

A new World Bank assessment indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the global economy and enhance growth, particularly as global markets face challenges such as geopolitical tensions, declining productivity, and a fragile recovery from the pandemic. The report highlights the transformative impact of AI amidst these ongoing economic issues.

Nairametrics highlights 10 Nigerian AI founders who are significantly impacting the AI industry and enhancing Nigeria's reputation in the global tech arena. Their innovative contributions are reshaping the narrative from consumers to creators within the technology sector.

Kenyan business leaders have been encouraged to advance beyond mere experimentation with artificial intelligence and to integrate it into their core business operations to drive growth, according to CIO Africa.