The 4th EAC Regional STI Conference provides a regional platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration on the responsible development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate inclusive socio-economic transformation, enhance resilience, and foster innovation across key sectors in the East African Community.
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