👉 The AA Project, or the African Artificial Intelligence Initiative, is a collaborative effort aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research and applications across Africa. Launched to address the continent's unique challenges and harness AI's potential for economic growth, social development, and innovation, the project brings together governments, academic institutions, private sector entities, and international partners. It focuses on building local AI capabilities through education, research, and infrastructure development, while also fostering ethical AI practices and ensuring that AI solutions are culturally relevant and accessible to African communities.