The Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo Anatole Collinet Makosso (R, front) inaugurates the African Center for Research in Artificial Intelligence (CARIA) in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo, on Feb. 24, 2022. Located at Denis Sassou Nguesso University in Kintele, northern suburb of Brazzaville, the center sets to improve and exploit the potential of AI research and human research, so as to promote social and economic development in the country. (UN Congo/handout via Xinhua)
BRAZZAVILLE, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo, Anatole Collinet Makosso, inaugurated Thursday the African Center for Research in Artificial Intelligence (CARIA), first of its kind in the country.
Located at Denis Sassou Nguesso University in Kintele, northern suburb of Brazzaville, Congolese capital, the center sets to improve and exploit the potential of AI research and human research, so as to promote social and economic development in the country.
According to the Congolese authorities, at least six research projects are planned in the center for the academic year 2022-2023, including neural network, computer vision, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, natural language processing and robotics.
The center, according to the Congolese Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Leon Juste Ibombo, would also improve the current landscape of AI research in Congo and Africa.
"This institution aims to undertake cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence by focusing on a human-centered approach to maximize benefits and counter development challenges," said Ibombo.
The center will also offer certified online training for young Africans, including an introductory program to robotics and AI through the green classroom for primary and secondary school students, said the government. ■
