Yesterday at the Google AI Research Center in Accra, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana and the U.S. Embassy Ghana jointly sponsored a roundtable on "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Innovation."
The event concentrated on advancements in AI-related business, science, and legislation. The event was attended by more than 40 ICT businesses, startups, incubators, academic specialists, and business leaders from the agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing industries, as well as graduate computer science students, NGOs, and members of the civil society. Furthermore, present were representatives from the National Data Commission and the Office of the President of Ghana.
"U.S. businesses and organizations, like those here today, are leading the way in this field of technology. The ethical application of these technologies has the power to change the digital revolution in Ghana and propel our economy," remarked US Ambassador Palmer.
The ambassador emphasized the use of AI technologies in practically every business and social area, from health to transportation to agriculture and food security, to increase capabilities and improve efficiency. The US government is attempting to create alliances based on common principles and a dedication to the ethical application of AI.
Google's AI Research Center Chief Dr. Jason Hickey emphasized the company's research initiatives, many of which include local academics who are creating AI solutions for use in Ghana and throughout the rest of the African continent.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Digital Team Leader for AI, Ludwika Alvarez, gave an overview of the rapidly developing investment and expansion initiatives in the AI sector.
The US corporation Nvidia's Fatima Tajambang described how the organization is supplying computer resources and coaching to Ghanaian ICT communities so that aspiring local developers may expand their AI knowledge, support developing technologies, and promote creativity.
Dr. Daphne Stavroula Zois of the University of Albany in New York gave a thorough account of her investigation into AI applications for the agriculture sector in Ghana.
Mr. Darlington Akogo from KaroAgroAI, which is supported in part by a number of US foundations, talked about his ongoing efforts to use AI to identify plant illnesses and provide Ghanaian farmers with remedies.
Dr. Peter Maher of Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, discussed how American education is adapting to the rapidly expanding AI industry. This includes creating specific curricula to teach the researchers and employees who will be working in the area.
Visit www.ai.gov for additional details on the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the United States. Ghanaian businesses who are interested in collaborating with American technology companies should get in touch with the Commercial Department of the U.S. Embassy: www.trade.gov/Ghana
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