Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, the Paramount Chief of Akuapem, has called on stakeholders in the various sectors of the economy to make good use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the lives of the citizenry.
He said in the education sector, Al-driven platforms could provide personalised learning experiences, allowing students to learn at their own pace and style and improve educational outcomes.
He said this in Accra at an Al Conference organised by Rethink Africa, supported by MTN Ghana, Academic City and MEST Africa.
The Chief said Al was not merely a tool but a powerful catalyst for change, urging all and sundry to utilise its benefits for sustained growth.
In healthcare, he stated that Al could analyse vast amounts of data to assist in early diagnosis and treatment recommendations, leading to better patient outcomes and enhanced access to quality care.
"In agriculture, Al technologies enable precision farming that is allowing farmers to make informed decisions that increase yield sustainability.
"In finance, Al algorithms can streamline transactions and enhance fraud detection, fostering economic growth and stability," he said.
Oseadeeyo Akuffo III stressed that Al could empower traditional authorities by providing data-driven insights that enhance decision-making and governance.
"This can strengthen their roles in community development, enabling them to address local issues more effectively," he said.
He said as participants explored these vast possibilities, it was important to remain steadfast in committing to ethical implementation.
"Optimising our systems means not only improving efficiency but also ensuring inclusivity.
"We must advocate for policies that protect our people and promote responsible Al practices, ensuring that this technology revolution uplifts every citizen," he said.
Mr John Ofori, President of Rethink Africa, said Kenya and Rwanda had positioned themselves well in the Al space and called on Ghana to follow suit.
He called on the youth to make good use of social media, adding that, in the next two years, a lot of young people would be displaced because Al would replace most jobs in the world.
Mr Richard Densu, Manager, Customer Enablement, MTN Ghana, said MTN had installed more than 200,000 fibre broadband to people's homes to ensure access to the Internet to facilitate services in the country.
"We have made a lot of progress. More than 50 per cent of Africans have connectivity to the internet, but a large number of people, especially in rural areas, do not have that," he said.