Zimbabwe: Netone Urges Youth to Harness Ai As Driver of Jobs and Digital Transformation
NetOne, a Zimbabwean mobile network operator, is encouraging youth to adopt artificial intelligence to drive economic growth and job creation. The company emphasized that while AI offers significant potential for industrialization, it must be paired with strong cybersecurity measures.
Why it matters
As African nations undergo digital transformation, balancing technological innovation with cybersecurity infrastructure is critical for economic stability.
Mobile network operator NetOne has called on young Zimbabweans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, industrialisation and job creation, while warning that the rapid adoption of the technology must be accompanied by robust cybersecurity measures.
In a statement delivered under the theme "Innovate, Industrialise and Create Employment with AI" at an Artificial Intelligence Conference, the telecommunications company said AI is already reshaping industries and driving Zimbabwe's digital transformation.
"It is a great honour for NetOne to be part of this landmark Artificial Intelligence Conference. At NetOne, we believe that AI is not merely a technology of the future--it is the engine driving Zimbabwe's digital transformation today. As Zimbabwe's pioneering mobile network, we are committed to connecting communities while empowering young people with the digital skills needed to shape tomorrow." the company said
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