Policy Brief - Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities - By Fahd Azaroual

In this chapter, we will conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the global economy by exploring the many facets of its influence and the opportunities it offers to stimulate economic growth and promote social progress. [...] Problems such as the lack of telecommunications infrastructure, the absence of Policy Brief - N° 23/24 - May 2024 10 electricity in some regions, the high cost of smartphones, and the lack of digital skills contribute to widening the gap between those who have access to ICT and those who do not. [...] The final score is a combination of these two approaches, broken down into two key concepts: scale, which measures the raw power of a country's AI ecosystem on the global stage, and intensity, which evaluates the efficiency of AI resource utilization relative to the size of the country's population or economy. [...] About the Policy Center for the New South The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. [...] This stance is focused on dialogue and partnership, and aims to cultivate African expertise and excellence needed for the accurate analysis of African and global challenges and the suggestion of appropriate solutions.