At the official launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, an AI-powered robot delivered the National AI Strategy to the President John Mahama.
In the viral video the AI-powered robot, assumed the role of a human usher, delivering the National AI Strategy to President Mahama, who then proceeded to unveil the book to the guests gathered at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, at the official launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, has boldly declared that Ghana will not be just a passive consumer of technologies.
According to John Mahama, the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra is a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana.
He disclosed that his government’s vision is to position Ghana as a leading AI hub in West Africa and the wider continental region.
Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, President John Mahama stated, “This is a significant milestone in our national journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana. It is also a statement of intent that Ghana will not be just a passive consumer of technologies shaping the future, but that we are going to be an active participant in designing, governing and deploying them for our national transformation”.
“Our vision is therefore clear to position Ghana as a leading AI hub in West Africa and the wider continental region, driving innovation, creating jobs, strengthening institutions and delivering inclusive national development,” he stated.
“This vision requires leadership from the top, and that is why I recently packed all my ministers and senior government officials into the National AI bootcamp. That decision was deliberate. Leadership must understand the tools that will define our future,” he added.
Also, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will invest $270 million to establish a world-class AI computing centre.
According to John Mahama, infrastructure is the foundation upon which innovation rests.
He disclosed that an additional $20 million will be dedicated to supporting the rollout of the strategy.
John Mahama added, “Infrastructure is the foundation upon which innovation rests. Ghana will invest $250 million to establish a world-class AI computing centre.
In addition, the government will commit $20 million to support the short to medium-term National AI strategy. These investments are bold but necessary,” he said.
Watch the video below:
An AI-powered robot delivers the National AI Strategy to the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama at the launch, which is ongoing at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. pic.twitter.com/DLSo9ED6Uz
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