South Africa Needs A Collaborative And Coordinated AI Skills Strategy
South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society.
The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
However, this opportunity comes with an urgent imperative: the country risks missing out on this growth, with Africa projected to capture only 5.6% of this total, if we fail to act with intention and address persistent inequalities.
Delaying action in embracing AI trends is perilous, as
AI has the potential to catalyse economic growth and create new skilled employment opportunities in areas like AI development and data science, but we face a pivotal challenge of ensuring the workforce is ready to adapt.
Author's summary: South Africa needs AI skills strategy.
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