Mauritius Falls Behind in AI: World Bank Report Reveals

According to the Digital Progress and Trends Report by the World Bank, while Mauritius has made efforts to develop policies and strategies in Artificial Intelligence, the country still has progress to make in this field.

The report highlights the importance of digital technology in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and simplifying daily life.

However, there is a digital divide between low-income and high-income countries, with only 26% of people in low-income countries connected to the Internet in 2022 compared to over 90% in high-income countries.

Similarly, digital payment methods are more widely used in high-income countries compared to low-income countries.

The report also mentions that several countries, including Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa, are focusing on developing AI policies and strategies, with an emphasis on digital infrastructure, AI skills development, and AI solutions adoption.

Industry leaders stress the importance of low and middle-income countries investing in digital infrastructure and preparing the workforce for the disruptions AI may bring.

It also highlights the importance of data exchange platforms, with Estonia’s X-Tee technology serving as a model for countries like Cambodia, Finland, Mauritius, and Namibia.

Source: Defi Media