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flag African youth innovate despite barriers; UN and experts urge equitable AI access, governance, and infrastructure to prevent deepening inequality.

flag African youth are driving innovation to solve continent-wide challenges but require better access to technology, mentorship, and fair regulations to scale their work, UNDP’s Maxwell Gomera said at a Pretoria forum. flag He highlighted barriers like high costs for GPUs and data centers, and called for pan-African infrastructure through the “Timbuktu” initiative and shared data systems via “data embassies.” At an Accra AI summit, stakeholders stressed the need for inclusive, locally led AI governance, urging Africa to set global standards rather than follow Western models. flag Key priorities include equitable regulation, gender inclusion—exemplified by Rwanda’s FemAI programme—and overcoming digital divides such as language exclusion and poor infrastructure. flag While progress is being made, experts warn that without intentional action, AI risks deepening inequalities and sidelining women and marginalized communities.

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