Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held in Kigali from April 3 to 4, the Microsoft co-founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation described AI as a “life-saving opportunity” for the continent, especially in areas like maternal health, agriculture, and education.
“Pregnancies are high risk,” Gates said. “By identifying those, you could save millions of other lives across Africa. In rural areas, you’ll know who needs to be at a center to get better care.”
From Fields to Classrooms
According to Gates, AI isn’t just about flashy tech – it’s about solving real-world problems. Farmers across Africa are already using AI tools to track shifting weather patterns, a critical advantage in the face of climate change. And in schools, AI is helping students learn smarter, offering personalized support and automating some of the administrative headaches that slow teachers down.
“It’s fantastic to keep the kind of paperwork and complex policies that governments have and connect the citizens so they understand how to work efficiently with the government,” he said.
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