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Google to open first African AI research centre in Ghana

A statement from Google announced that the artificial intelligence centre will be opened in Accra later this year.

A statement from Google announced that the artificial intelligence centre will be opened in Accra later this year.

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When opened, the centre will collaborate with local universities, research centres and policy makers to solve artificial intelligence problems.

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"We’re committed to collaborating with local universities and research centers, as well as working with policy makers on the potential uses of AI in Africa," a statement from Google said.

Head of Google, Sundar Pichai said the multinational technology company is "really looking forward" to opening the centre in Ghana’s capital.

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“Excited that we'll be opening a new center in Accra, Ghana - really looking forward to our research teams solving challenges with AI for Africa and beyond,” he wrote on Twitter.

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The Accra office will join similar AI research centres in places like Paris, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.

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