By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Illustrative image · Daniil Komov · Pexels · Licence PexelsAustralia plans to introduce mandatory safeguards for AI, including reporting of security breaches and independent evaluations of models. They will be overseen by a new AI safety regulator, according to IOL, which also cites privacy and environmental concerns.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of an artificial intelligence regulator tasked with imposing mandatory safeguards on AI companies. They will in particular have to report AI-related risks and submit to independent evaluation of advanced models, according to AFP.
🇦🇺 Australia · Source: L’essentiel ·
Emmanuel Macron brought together eight countries and Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and Arthur Mensch around a declaration on artificial intelligence safety. The Paris Call advocates common standards for classifying AI-related incidents and independent assessments, according to Le Monde.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Le Monde ·
US Democratic lawmakers want binding safeguards for artificial intelligence, including public approval for advanced models and restrictions on political deepfakes. The plan could break with Donald Trump’s preference for technology-sector self-regulation as security and electoral risks grow, reports Business Day Nigeria.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Business Day Nigeria ·
Egypt aims to create 200,000 new skilled jobs and 250 start-ups using artificial intelligence under its digital strategy to 2030. The country also plans specialised data centres, production of 30 million phones and $12 billion in digital exports, according to Daily News Egypt.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Daily News Egypt ·
Ukraine: US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi with Moscow and KyivUkrainian, Russian and American negotiators meet on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the first meeting in more than nine months on the war in Ukraine. Europe, concerned about a deal between Washington and Moscow, will also send representatives, according to Vanguard.
Ouagadougou to host 21st Digital Week from 24 to 27 NovemberThe 21st Digital Week will be held from 24 to 27 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, alongside the International ICT and Office Equipment Fair (SITICO), according to the secretary general of the Ministry of Digital Transition, Borlli Michel Jonas Somé. The chosen theme is technological sovereignty, with control of infrastructure, data and digital skills presented as a strategic lever.The week in Africa
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