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ECOWAS Lawmakers Call for Caution on Artificial Intelligence Adoption

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 24
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Members of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament held a seminar in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to discuss harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for regional governance. Lawmakers warned that AI could pose significant risks to the region, including job displacement and the spread of disinformation. Participants stressed the need for a regional legislative framework to ensure AI is integrated ethically.

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The discussion highlights concerns regarding AI's origins and control, as the technology is currently dominated by Western and Asian countries. Lawmakers called for a regional task force to create specific legislative guidelines for each member state to mitigate potential negative impacts.

A conference was held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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