Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?

According to Al Jazeera English, data centres and artificial intelligence systems are expanding rapidly across Africa, raising critical questions about resource management and geopolitical control. As demand for AI computing power grows worldwide, African nations face mounting pressure on their energy grids and natural resources to support these facilities. The expansion raises important questions: who will ultimately control these systems, and how will the continent balance technological advancement with environmental and economic sustainability?

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