Mapping the Artificial Intelligence Divide in Africa: Infrastructure, Accessibility and Capacity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be transformative for development, but Africa is currently facing a fragmented and challenging "AI divide". This paper provides an empirical analysis of the current state of the AI landscape and how it compares with Africa's technological preparedness for the future. In our analysis, we approach the "AI Divide" from three angles: infrastructure, accessibility, and human capacity. First, we look at the physical constraints that prevent Africa from integrating digitally. We then evaluate the human-centred factors that limit the development of AI technology on the continent. Finally, we examine the human capacity to develop AI systems on the ...
| Authors | Abayomi O. Agbeyangi, Jose M. Lukose |
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| Primary category | cs.CY |
| Published | 16 June 2026 |
| Last updated at source | 16 June 2026 |
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