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Africa can use blockchain, AI to curb illicit finance: Nigeria’s anti-graft chief
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5 July, 2024

Africa can use blockchain, AI to curb illicit finance: Nigeria’s anti-graft chief

The EFCC chair noted that Africa loses $89 billion annually to illicit finance and that AI, data analytics, and blockchain...
IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI
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5 July, 2024

IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI

The IMF has released its AI Preparedness Index, which assesses 174 countries and how ready their economies are for the...
Germany losing out in AI race,  KfW bank says
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4 July, 2024

Germany losing out in AI race, KfW bank says

Despite being Europe’s largest economy and having decades’ worth of AI research, Germany is a net importer of AI products...
BIS: Central banks must raise their game to keep pace with AI
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4 July, 2024

BIS: Central banks must raise their game to keep pace with AI

The Bank for International Settlements is urging central banks to keep up with rapid developments in artificial intelligence, which it...
What can Africa learn from the EU’s MiCA framework?
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3 July, 2024

What can Africa learn from the EU’s MiCA framework?

Some experts say Africa should formulate its own MiCA-like framework for the digital currency sector, but its implementation might be...
Rwanda pushes for safe and responsible AI development
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2 July, 2024

Rwanda pushes for safe and responsible AI development

Rwanda’s ICT Ministry has developed a national AI policy and opened an AI office that guides local firms and interprets...

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