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Policy and government
National AI strategies, data rules and public-sector projects.
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Lesotho Advocates Practical AI Sovereignty for Smaller Nations at Geneva Summit
At an AIFOD summit, Lesotho's UN representative argued that smaller states can secure AI sovereignty through governance, skills, and partnerships without owning every tech layer.
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Zambia and Huawei Launch AI Training Programme for Public Officials
SMART Zambia Institute has partnered with Huawei to train civil servants and technologists on public-sector artificial intelligence applications.
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AIFOD Summit Examines Strategies for National AI Sovereignty in Smaller States
Panellists at the AIFOD Geneva Summit discussed whether smaller nations should build, buy, or share artificial intelligence infrastructure and systems.
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Western Cape Official Urges AI Alignment With Public Infrastructure Needs
Western Cape policy chief Labeeqah Schuurman outlined how regional governments can use AI and infrastructure to improve public services at an event hosted by AIFOD.