Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just here, it’s already here. From healthcare to banking, mining to retail, AI is changing the way business works. But what does it take to power AI in Africa?
In the latest episode of Insights from Africa In the series, BDTV’s Head of News Bronwyn Seaborn takes a deep dive into the continent’s AI ecosystem, from data centers to real-world applications.
In the first part of this insightful two-part interview, Seaborne speaks to Sam Erwin, MD of Teraco Data Environmentals, one of Africa’s largest data center operators, about the critical infrastructure supporting AI.
Infrastructure alone does not guarantee solutions or innovation. That’s where companies like Altron come in, which build and deploy AI systems for business. The company has partnered with Teraco to open the first operational AI factory in SA. Seaborn spoke to Bongani Andy Mabaso, Group Chief Technology Officer at Altron, to find out more.
In the second part of the interview, we explore how AI is being deployed at scale in corporate SA, with a focus on Standard Bank.
Standard Bank’s Personal and Private Banking CIO, Homotso Molave, reveals how the bank is leveraging AI to improve customer experience through hyper-personalization, improve operational efficiency and enhance fraud detection, while ensuring responsible use of technology.
The conversation also covers how banks manage risks such as AI bias, maintain customer trust, and navigate regulatory complexities across multiple African markets.
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This article was sponsored by Standard Bank.
