AI's next frontier isn't where you might expect | Hardy Pemhiwa

This podcast episode of TED Talks Daily features Elise Hu introducing a talk by Hardy Pemhiwa, CEO of Cassava Technologies. Pemhiwa discusses Africa's potential to lead in AI innovation. He argues that Africa is not behind in the AI revolution but is uniquely positioned to leverage AI for development, particularly in addressing youth unemployment and enhancing essential services like education, healthcare, and agriculture. Pemhiwa highlights his company's efforts to build AI infrastructure, including data centers and an AI factory, to empower local communities and create inclusive, accessible, and relevant AI solutions tailored to African challenges. He contrasts Africa's focus on AI for social impact with other regions' concerns about job displacement and stock trading, emphasizing AI's role in amplifying human potential and driving innovation on the continent.