Unveiling AI platforms for Economic Development

Recently, the media was flooded with the news of Commonwealth's Secretariat and Intel jointly launching a digital learning platform to enable public sector officials in fifty six countries understands and harness emerging technologies to achieve development goals.

It is noted that the online digital training course aims to demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI) among senior officials across the Commonwealth and raise awareness of its potential applications in various sectors, in view of the current needs and digital readiness of respective countries.

Recognising the ever-increasing speed and scale of digitalisation in our everyday life, business and government, the ‘Digital Readiness for Public Sector Leaders’ programme seeks to support countries in unlocking its benefits and bridging the global AI divide, experts said.
The self-paced course they said contains use-case examples, international best practices and frameworks that will also allow learners develop strategies, scalable solutions and action plans for digital transformation in their various communities.
It also covers topics such as digital governance, technology, infrastructure and inclusivity.

While unveiling the platform at the Commonwealth Headquarters in London, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, KC, said “This course is a new and important milestone achievement, which the Commonwealth has developed for our member countries in close collaboration with Intel". She continued by saying that the course provides a unique opportunity for public sector workers and leaders in member states to be trained in the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. "The course will lay the foundations for trust in these technologies, and confidence in our capability to use them effectively and responsibly", she opined.

Also Speaking at the event via video-stream, the Vice President of Intel, Ms. Sarah Kemp, pointed out that “Digitization drives benefits for governments and their citizens, including GDP growth, job creation, social inclusion along with improvement of services, as well as governance with increased participation, more transparency and efficiency". For countries to remain competitive in the global economy, she said, it is important for them to invest in expanding digital readiness for all and upskilling current and future workforces for an AI-ready world.

In his speech, the Rwanda's High Commissioner highlighted the practical uses of AI in developing countries. He posits,
“Artificial Intelligence and machine learning can propel smart agriculture, environmental monitoring and protection, better coastal management, a smart fishing industry, an enhanced tourism industry, better lagoon monitoring, and smart use and generation of renewable energy, among many other sectors which have implications today and even more so tomorrow. Digital readiness is shaping the present and the future, and Commonwealth countries must not be left behind.”

In a special presentation, the Director General of National Centre for Good Governance of India, Mr Bharat Lal, shared India’s success story of digitalisation and the role of AI in good governance, highlighting cases in the agriculture sector and COVID-19 management in India.

The panel Also focused on the rise of the digital economy in creating new economic pathways and job opportunities across the Commonwealth.

There is a general consensus that
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in ways we never could have predicted only a few years ago.

Experts reveals that a subfield of computer science called artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on creating intelligent machines that can carry out activities like speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation that generally need human intelligence. The outcome of this scientific progress will mean machines taking over the human workspace which will in turn leads to massive job loss

The development of this technology has been significantly aided by contemporary technology, which has increased its use and acceptance. This essay will explain how artificial intelligence is leveraging contemporary technologies to change the world.

1.Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence

AI affects the healthcare sector the same way it is altering the world. AI is being utilized to create novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and it has the potential to completely transform the healthcare sector. Huge amounts of medical data reports says can be analyzed by AI algorithms, which can then give doctors precise diagnosis and treatment suggestions. As a result, diseases can be identified earlier and treated more successfully.

2. Business and Artificial Intelligence

Exponents says thatAI is being used by businesses to analyze data and uncover trends in customer behavior, sales, and other critical businesses.

Virtual assistants and chatbots, they notes powered by AI are also spreading, assisting organizations in enhancing customer service and cutting expenses.

3. Education and Artificial Intelligence

As in other sectors,
AI is having an effect on schooling as well. By adapting the curriculum to each student’s unique requirements and talents, AI-powered tutoring systems may offer students individualized learning experiences. In order to free up time for teachers to concentrate on teaching, AI is now being utilized to automate administrative activities like grading, record-keeping and other educative activities

4.Transportation and Artificial Intelligence

The productive role of AI is positively affecting the way we travel. Self-driving cars are becoming increasingly prevalent, and traffic control systems driven by AI can assist ease congestion and enhancing traffic flow. With the ability to recognize and avoid barriers, lessen the likelihood of collisions, and give drivers real-time traffic information, AI can also aid increase safety.

5. Entertainment and Artificial Intelligence

The entertainment industry is not left out in this revolution. Based on users’ viewing habits and tastes, reports says that streaming providers use AI algorithms to suggest material to them. Artificial intelligence is also being utilized to develop more lifelike and engaging video games, and the entertainment sector is seeing an increase in the use of virtual assistants that are AI-powered.

The era of the Internet of Things is here as predicted by fathers of science and leading exponents.
As a result, Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world in ways we never could have predicted or even imagined. It is now more accessible and influential than ever thanks in large part to advances in modern technology and we should anticipate even more dramatic changes in the years to come as the technology develops and gets better.

However, while we celebrate these milestones, it is expedient that this generation's workforce, youths and even kids rise to the occasion and position itself to be part of this digital revolution and relevance so as not to be left behind in the dynamic stage.


Idemudia Franca
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• 30 Mar, 2023
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