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Rest of World · October 2, 2026 · On the brief until October 16, 2026

Who gets to decide if AI is safe? Africa wants a say

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African leaders at the United Nations demanded an equal role in creating global artificial intelligence safety standards. Many African governments and companies are adopting American and Chinese models without domestic regulations or safety testing. This push challenges international bodies and policy experts to address harms specific to developing economies.

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A central tension is whether global safety frameworks can protect local economies when foreign developers control the systems and standards.

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