Our response to UNESCO’s open consultation on AI regulation: Emerging approaches across the world

AI (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping industries across the globe. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the line between innovation and privacy invasion blurs, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive regulatory intervention that protects all stakeholders. Effective regulation ensures that technological advancements yield positive societal outcomes, incentivizing responsible behaviours and establishing safeguards. Crafting such an approach requires contextually balancing the benefits and risks of AI rather than assessing them in absolute terms. In response to these growing concerns, UNESCO has released a ‘Consultation Paper on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World’, outlining various strategies for regulating AI. The document tackles issues such as governance, ethics, and the broader societal impacts of AI, with the primary goal of guiding the development and regulation of AI systems to ensure they remain ethical, safe, and responsible.

Harnessing AI for Africa’s Development and Prosperity: A review of the (African) Continental AI strategy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and societies globally, with Africa poised to harness its transformative power. The potential for AI to drive socio-economic growth across the continent is immense, but achieving this requires a unified approach. The African Union has drafted a Continental AI Strategy, which serves as a comprehensive roadmap to ensure that AI’s benefits reach every African while addressing the continent’s unique challenges.