US official holds talks in Africa on responsible use of military AI

FILE - People listen to an artificial intelligence seminar on June 25, 2024, in Cumming, Georgia. A U.S. assistant secretary of state visited Nigeria this week to discuss the use of AI for military purposes. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Mallory Stewart takes part in a press briefing in Abuja, Nigeria, on Aug. 21, 2024.

A U.S. State Department official was in Nigeria this week to meet with local and regional authorities about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications.