Gov’t gives high priority for dev’t  of AI, technology transfer: Deputy PM Temesgen

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2024 (FBC) – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said Ethiopia has been extensively working on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology transfer.

Robot Desta will conduct a musical performance with the eminent musical Mulatu Astatke this evening.

The Deputy PM, high ranking government officials, technology innovators and other invited guests are attending the event. 

On the occasion Temesgen said Ethiopia has been extensively working on the development of AI and technology transfer noting the importance of AI to addressing the challenges of African countries including Ethiopia.

In this regard, developing AI technologies like Robot Desta, will be intensified to realizing digital transformation of the country, he added.

Robot Desta, which is on display at the Science Museum, has been developed by Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and iCog Labs in collaboration with other institutions, as ENA reported.

Robot Desta has been made to speak Amharic and demonstrate other feelings including happiness.