AI in Africa: How can we bounce back?

One AI system manages over $21 trillion, creating a global monopoly under construction. Discover how Africa can leapfrog the massive digital divide this creates.

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Moving beyond consumer AI to its real-world impact

AI's influence extends far beyond consumer tools like ChatGPT, with significant applications in the global economy and military strategy.

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How BlackRock's Aladdin AI platform dominates global finance

BlackRock's Aladdin AI manages trillions of dollars, creating a risk of monopoly and dependency by influencing governments, central banks, and major corporations.

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Accelerating military decisions with the OODA loop

AI drastically shortens the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) loop, enabling autonomous systems like drones to make tactical decisions faster than humans.

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A case study on human error and technology in conflict

The 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 illustrates how human stress and misinterpretation can override accurate system data, leading to tragic outcomes.

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The ethical challenges of modern AI-driven warfare

The use of autonomous drones and AI in conflicts like the war in Ukraine raises ethical questions about optimizing the process of killing while preserving attacker lives.

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Africa's digital divide is a barrier to AI adoption

Low internet penetration and high data costs in many African nations create a significant digital divide, hindering their ability to participate in the AI revolution.

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Using AI for positive impact in Africa

AI applications are already creating positive change in Africa through precision agriculture, advanced healthcare robotics, and personalized SMS-based education.

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