JUST IN Nigerian Government Takes Steps To Regulate Artificial Intelligence, Says Tajudeen Abba.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced plans for the National Assembly to enact legislation aimed at overseeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the goal of addressing concerns, including identity theft…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He made this statement during the 7th Convocation Ceremony, a collaborative effort between the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and the University of Benin, held in Abuja.

Abbas emphasized the importance of establishing a regulatory framework in Nigeria to govern emerging technologies.

He acknowledged that while technologies like AI and robotics offer substantial advantages, there is a pressing need to prevent their misuse and abuse.

The Speaker further highlighted the potential benefits of AI, such as improved healthcare, safer transportation, efficient manufacturing, and sustainable energy.

He pointed out that integrating AI into education could revolutionize teaching and learning methods.

Abbas also recognized the challenges associated with AI, stating that datasets and algorithms can perpetuate biases based on gender, race, or ideology. Additionally, AI’s automation of routine tasks may lead to job displacement, potentially deepening societal inequalities.

He expressed concerns about identity theft and fraud facilitated by AI, particularly through the creation of convincing deep fakes used for malicious purposes.

In response to these opportunities and threats posed by AI, the 10th House of Representatives plans to engage with experts and stakeholders on these matters.

They intend to explore issues related to privacy, accountability, ethics, security, and intellectual property.

The legislative body will collaborate with the executive branch to integrate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy into the school curriculum.

Speaker Abbas revealed that in the upcoming weeks, he will introduce a bill aimed at regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria, making it one of the pioneering efforts in Africa and a relatively rare undertaking by legislative bodies worldwide.

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