{"id":198597,"date":"2026-03-24T00:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T00:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:25:12","slug":"dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Alfred Bewindin Sawadogo: Will Africa Be an Actor or a Spectator in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/africa-news-agency.com\/dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution\/\">Dr Alfred Bewindin Sawadogo: Will Africa Be an Actor or a Spectator in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/africa-news-agency.com\/dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution\/\">https:\/\/africa-news-agency.com\/dr-alfred-bewindin-sawadogo-will-africa-be-an-actor-or-a-spectator-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-03-24 00:04:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"africa-news-agency.com\">africa-news-agency.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant driver of economic, technological, and social transformation globally, with its influence evident in daily life applications like recommendation engines and voice assistants.<\/li>\n<li>The adoption of AI is rapidly escalating in production processes across OECD countries, with companies reporting higher usage rates year over year.<\/li>\n<li>Major global markets and tech companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure and technologies, with projections of significant economic growth stemming from artificial intelligence.<\/li>\n<li>Africa lags significantly behind other regions in its readiness for the AI revolution due to deficiencies in digital infrastructure, energy constraints, low scientific output, and a shortage of specialized skills.<\/li>\n<li>African countries face challenges like limited internet access, inadequate data centers, inadequate electricity supply, and a significant deficit in skilled engineers, all of which hinder AI development.<\/li>\n<li>Despite these obstacles, there are some positive developments in Africa, such as national AI strategies, regulatory policies, and the establishment of bodies like the African AI Council.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance its AI ecosystem, Africa needs to prioritize building digital infrastructure, improving access to electricity, and investing in human capital through advanced 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