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African Boards Urged to Prioritize AI Intellectual Property Protection Amid Digital Economy Surge

As Africa embraces a digital transformation powered by AI, corporate boards face urgent calls to strengthen IP governance to safeguard innovation and competitive advantage.

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Africa's digital economy is rapidly expanding, driven by artificial intelligence innovations across multiple sectors. However, weak intellectual property protections and regulatory uncertainties threaten to undermine this growth. Boards of directors are urged to adopt proactive AI IP strategies, integrating legal safe…
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