Africa’s AI dilemma fuels demand for a continental watchdog

Speakers at the Artificial Intelligence: Challenge or Opportunity for Sustainable Peace in Africa panel during the second edition of the Lomé Peace and Security Forum in Togo. 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be Africa’s most powerful tool for prosperity—or its most dangerous weapon. Security experts warn that the continent must act swiftly to address the risks posed by this transformative technology.

On Sunday, a panel of experts met in Lomé, the capital of Togo, to explore AI’s potential at the second edition of the Lomé Peace and Security Forum (LPSF), organised by the Togolese government and the UN Development Programme (UNDP).