Jerry John Kponyo, Francis Kemausuor, Eric Tutu Tchao, Henry Nunoo-Mensah, Rachel Yayra Adjoe
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Abstract
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa faces a key challenge: a lack of quality data. This Comment explores datasets in agriculture, health and energy, and advocates for Afrocentric data that reflect African experiences.
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Nature Human Behaviour is a journal that focuses on publishing research of outstanding significance into any aspect of human behavior.The research can cover various areas such as psychological, biological, and social bases of human behavior.It also includes the study of origins, development, and disorders related to human behavior.The primary aim of the journal is to increase the visibility of research in the field and enhance its societal reach and impact.