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We need laws on artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Low-risk AI, like chatbots, must be labelled to alert the public that they are interacting with a machine.

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What you need to know:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks associated with intelligent beings.
  • The European Union is spearheading global norms for AI in a bid to create ethical technology.

Kenya has made bold strides towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI), as evidenced in the formation of the Distributed Ledger and Artificial Intelligence Task Force, chaired by Dr Bitange Ndemo, in 2018 and joining the Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa (AI4D).

AI is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks associated with intelligent beings, those that can adapt to circumstances. With Covid-19 challenges of working from home and social distancing, AI already has a role in the development of Covid-19 vaccines.