Tony Blair Backs AI-Driven Public Service Reform During Visit to Ethiopia’s AI Institute
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to discuss the role of AI in modernizing public services. The visit focused on institutional capacity building and digital transformation strategies for the Ethiopian government.
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This highlights the growing influence of international political figures in shaping digital governance and AI adoption policies in developing nations.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Tony Blair Backs AI-Driven Public Service Reform During Visit to Ethiopia’s AI Institute 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 23, 2026 (ENA) —Former British Prime Minister and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Founder and Chairman Sir Tony Blair has visited the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII), highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming government services and strengthening digital governance.
During discussions with EAII leadership, Blair said AI is increasingly reshaping the way governments deliver public services.
He further described the technology as a powerful tool for modernizing state institutions and improving service delivery.
“Artificial intelligence is modernizing public service delivery,” Blair said, according to the EAII.
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