Nkundimana Augustin, founder of Agric AI, a Rwandan company developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for agriculture, has explained how the innovation could help modernize farming, particularly by enabling farmers to identify crop problems early and find appropriate solutions.
Rwanda’s satellite teleport, operated by the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), has added a new antenna for receiving data from satellites in space, expanding the country’s existing satellite communication infrastructure.
A UK government-backed study has raised concerns about the ability of advanced AI systems to carry out cyber attacks without clear permission.
Rwanda is using international discussions in New York to promote practical uses of artificial intelligence in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture.
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has called for African countries to have a meaningful role in decisions shaping the use and governance of artificial intelligence, saying they will be among those most affected by the technology’s development.
Technology leaders have warned the UN Security Council that rapidly developing artificial intelligence could create serious security risks and called for greater international cooperation.
Australia is investigating after an OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorised access to files on a government health statistics website in June.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence, saying governments must work together to manage its risks while supporting its benefits.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa has significant potential to transform the global economy by harnessing its resources instead of relying on imports. He also praised the continent’s technological progress, highlighting Rwanda’s use of drones to deliver medicines and blood supplies across the country.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a special unit known as the “AI Force” and appoint a senior official to oversee artificial intelligence, referred to as an “AI Czar.”
