ThunderBlade + 231 TB June 14, 2018 Google has announced that it will open an artificial intelligence (AI) research center in Africa, its first on the continent. The Silicon Valley giant said that the new research hub will open in Accra, Ghana, later this year. "We're committed to collaborating with local universities and research centers, as well as working with policy makers on the potential uses of AI in Africa," Google's blog post said. Accra, located in the west of Africa, joins cities including Paris, New York and Tokyo, as well as Google's Mountain View headquarters, in hosting an AI research center. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damirUSBiH + 327 DD June 14, 2018 Excellent news. These are the investments that African countries need. Propel development and economic expansion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petar + 76 PP June 14, 2018 Amazing growth around the world in data science! Also good place to test health and public health approaches with AI due to less regulation. Good job Google. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franco + 96 FM June 14, 2018 Excellent initiative and support for Ghana. Generally, it's a perfect push up for Africa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpZelabal + 63 jj June 14, 2018 Great. Education + AI. This can now be  a reality in Ghana! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinto + 293 PZ June 14, 2018 African countries needs generous support from tech giants like Google. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel + 384 PP June 14, 2018 Why not the Southside of Lansing? Â Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderBlade + 231 TB June 14, 2018 AI will change the world. Already done. The civilizations that are based on the concept of cognitive evolution will survive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites