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Africa, land of innovation in artificial intelligence

African start-ups are playing a leading role in the development of artificial intelligence in Africa. These young companies, often founded by recent graduates, are innovative and agile, and are well placed to meet the specific needs of the continent. 

African start-ups are working in a wide variety of AI-related fields, including:

  • Agriculture: AI can be used to improve agricultural productivity, combat plant and animal diseases, and develop new food production techniques.
  • Healthcare: AI can be used to develop new medical treatments, diagnose diseases more accurately and improve the quality of care.
  • Education: AI can be used to personalise teaching, improve learning and reduce school drop-out rates.
  • Finance: AI can be used to combat fraud, improve risk management and make financial services more accessible.

African start-ups have already achieved significant results in these areas. For example, the Kenyan company iCow is using AI to help farmers improve their productivity. South African company Yoco is using AI to develop mobile payment solutions. And Nigerian company 54Gene is using AI to develop cancer treatments.

African start-ups are key players in the continent’s AI ecosystem. They are helping to make Africa a world leader in artificial intelligence innovation.

By CA