It ranks behind South Africa with an index score of 0.45. South Africa scored 0.5.
In Kenya, health tech firm Jacaranda Health has pioneered the first large language model operating in Swahili to improve maternal healthcare in East Africa.
The General Assembly also recognized AI systems’ potential to accelerate and enable progress towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
China has allocated $600 billion to grow its AI industry in the African continent.
Galaxy AI introduces innovative features such as Live Translate and Chat Assist, facilitating barrier-free communication.
The advisory body notes that AI has in some instances been seen to reinforce biases and expand surveillance in certain jurisdictions.
The premium S24 Ultra unveiled at the event was said to have the capability to translate foreign language phone calls and texts while they were taking place.
Known for his expertise in technology, data, and public policy, Philip Thigo has recently been appointed to the prestigious UN high-level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, solidifying his role as a key representative for the continent's engagement with crucial AI matters.
The threat is plain to see -- AI writing programs allow budding authors to produce in a matter of day novels that could in the past have taken months or years to write.
The measures are the latest chapter in the policy started under the Trump administration to limit Beijing's ability to gain ground and become a leading tech economy.