IMF: AI Could Boost Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP by 4% with Infrastructure Improvements

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that artificial intelligence could add 4% to the GDP of Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, provided there are significant improvements in power and internet infrastructure. This highlights the potential for AI to drive economic growth in the region.

21 Jul, 19:19 — 21 Jul, 19:19

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AI could add 4% to Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP, says IMF

The IMF reports that AI could add 4% to Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP over the next decade with strategic investment in digital infrastructure and s Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-could-add-4-to-nigeria-sub-saharan-africas-gdp-says-imf/

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