Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Africa, as governments, businesses, and institutions deploy it to modernize governance, boost economic development, and expand digital services. Countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Cape Verde are introducing national AI strategies, digital governance systems, and AI-powered public services, while resource-rich states like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana are using AI to accelerate mineral exploration and optimize extraction of critical resources. At the same time, AI is entering classrooms, smart cities, and real estate markets, enabling innovations such as AI tutoring systems, digital twin cities, and automated land valuation platforms, while also raising concerns about education quality, environmental impact, and misinformation.
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