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African governments push for AI sovereignty while relying on Big Tech infrastructure
Key Takeaways
- Major African tech economies are drafting AI policies that identify dependence on U.S. firms as a strategic risk.
- The continent has less than 1% of global data center capacity despite representing 18% of the world’s population.
- Current proposals focus on stronger data control, procurement rules, local skills, and infrastructure investment rather than total independence.
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DT Editorial Team··via restofworld.org
