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IGAD calls for regional AI strategy to fight crime and cyber threats

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu. [File, Standard]

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged East African countries to urgently embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity or risk falling behind in efforts to protect their citizens and institutions.

Addressing a regional seminar on Wednesday in Nairobi, IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu said technology must be guided by human intent, not left to evolve without clear purpose.

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