State of AI Regulation in Africa: Trends and Developments Report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been described as one innovation that can improve industries and foster socio-economic growth across Africa. Beyond merely overcoming developmental challenges, AI emerges as a driver of indigenous innovation, potentially significantly enhancing different sectors and boosting the continent's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Nevertheless, realizing AI's full potential requires overcoming infrastructural, funding, social and environmental, capacity, data accessibility, governance, and regulatory hurdles, among others, making the development of tailored, ethical regulatory frameworks essential. These frameworks aim to ensure AI's benefits are fully harnessed to align with the continent's unique needs and aspirations, promoting inclusive growth.