At an AI-focused event in Kampala, U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp highlighted growing cooperation between the United States and Uganda in artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital economic development. The discussion featured Dr. Vivek Mohindra, a U.S.-based AI and technology expert, alongside Ugandan entrepreneurs, ICT professionals, government advisors, and students. The event emphasized that AI is no longer a future concept but a present-day driver of economic transformation affecting industries globally, including Uganda. The United States reaffirmed its interest in supporting Uganda’s digital ambitions through technology partnerships, investment tools, and knowledge sharing, while encouraging an innovation-friendly regulatory environment. Uganda’s broader goal of achieving significant economic growth through technology was also highlighted, with AI seen as a key enabler across sectors such as business, education, and infrastructure. Speakers stressed the importance of entrepreneurship, skills development, and policy support in building a competitive digital economy. The engagement reflects wider efforts to strengthen international collaboration in AI and position Uganda as an emerging player in Africa’s technology landscape.
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