AFRICA4DEV INPUT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ACTION PLAN FOR THE U.S

Africa Tech for Development Initiative (Africa4dev) input on call for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan for the U.S by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), The NITRD NCO

Through this submission, Africa4Dev aims to provide strategic insights and policy recommendations to help shape the U.S. AI Action Plan. Our recommendations address key policy areas, including cyber threats and data privacy, AI infrastructure, national security, trustworthiness, regulation, open-source development, explain ability, technical safety standards as well as research and development. We believe that an inclusive, well-regulated, and ethically governed AI ecosystem is not only essential for the U.S. but also for global AI development.

In this submission of input, we present concrete policy actions that will support AI innovation while ensuring responsible development, security, and sustainability. Integrating these policy measures will advance an exemplary U.S. leadership in AI development and regulation globally while also ensuring a robust AI future both for its heterogeneous and homogeneous population as well as the international community.