Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that telecommunications giant MTN is set to establish its second artificial intelligence (AI) lab in Africa, with Ghana as its chosen location.
Speaking on the development in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday April 14, Sam George highlighted that MTN currently operates only one AI lab on the continent, located in South Africa.
The decision to bring the second facility to Ghana underscores the country’s growing role in AI research and innovation.
He described the upcoming AI lab as a “center of excellence,” expected to drive advancements in AI technology, machine learning, and digital transformation.
The initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader ambition to position itself as a leading hub for AI development in Africa.
The establishment of the AI lab is anticipated to foster collaboration between industry experts, researchers, and tech innovators, further strengthening Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
Sam George told host Bernard Avle “MTN is building it’s second AI lab in the whole of Africa. There’s only one that MTN has right now in the South Africa. They are bringing the second one into Ghana. It’s going to be a centre of excellence.”
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