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Podcast: What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Episode: Angela Wamola on how AI has the potential to improve the lives of Africans
Description: In this episode of What's Next, Angela Wamola, Head of Africa at GSMA, joins the conversation to unpack Africa's digital transformation journey. She shares vital insights into mobile connectivity, the current state of 4G and 5G adoption across the continent, and the pressing issue of smartphone affordability. Despite growing infrastructure, many remain unconnected to mobile internet—Angela explains why bridging this gap requires coordinated efforts between governments, the private sector, and civil society.
The discussion also delves into the role of artificial intelligence, the significance of local language data, and the need for AI-ready infrastructure to help Africa leapfrog into a...