ArtificiaI Inteligence (AI) in Africa
The Role of AI in Africa's Economic Environment AI is revolutionising industries by introducing efficiency, reducing costs, and opening up new possibilities. From language processing applications where individuals can interact in local dialects to AI-driven fraud detection systems that protect mobile transactions, AI technologies have become integral to Africa's development goals. In many countries, gaps in traditional infrastructure stimulate creativity, allowing developers to find innovative ways to apply AI where they need it most. For example, companies such as OnePipein Nigeria and Nokwary in Ghana are leveraging AI to create secure and accessible financial systems through biometric authentication and fraud detection solutions tailored to the challenges of African banks. OnePipe uses natural language processing for conversational transactions, so people with limited literacy can participate in digital financial services. Similarly, Nokia's voice recognition ...