US, Nigeria Convene AI Conference to Promote Inclusive Tech Adoption

The U.S. and Nigeria will host a pan-African Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Lagos from September 10-11.

US, Nigeria Convene AI Conference to Promote Inclusive Tech Adoption

The conference will bring together government officials, tech leaders, and civil society to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI development and use. Participants will work to identify and harmonize tech governance strategies to ensure AI is adopted safely and benefits everyone. This conference is a significant step in U.S.-Nigeria relations, following previous high-level meetings. The United States has previously urged African countries to collaborate on the responsible use of AI in military applications.