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Minister Bosun Tijani has unveiled the Atlas Network at an African Telecommunications Union sessionThe continental platform will bring together African governments, researchers and tech firms to develop AI tools builtTijani revealed that fewer than 2% of Africa’s languages are currently supported by modern AI systems, driving the push for locally owned solutions
Nigeria has launched a continent-wide artificial intelligence initiative called the Atlas Network, designed to develop AI systems rooted in African languages, cultures and indigenous knowledge.
Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced the initiative on Thursday during the 7th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), held in Abuja.
FG unveils Atlas Network as Bosun Tijani leads Nigeria’s push for AI built by Africans and designed for African users. Photo: NurphotoSource: Twitter
The Atlas Network will function as a shared platform connecting African governments, universities, researchers, technology companies and other stakeholders to build AI tools that address challenges
