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Ghana’s future will be bleak if we don’t act now – MPs push for legislation on Artificial Intelligence
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Several Members of Parliament have expressed their concerns and called for the implementation of legislation to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country.
AI tools are software applications that utilise algorithms based on artificial intelligence to perform specific tasks and address various challenges.
These tools have wide-ranging applications in industries such as healthcare, finance, marketing, and education. They contribute to task automation, data analysis, and improved decision-making capabilities.
During parliamentary discussions on Wednesday, June 8, many legislators highlighted the significant benefits of AI technologies while emphasizing the importance of regulation to ensure responsible and aligned usage.
MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, stated, “If we don’t take action now, the future will be bleak for our country. Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, we should consider establishing an Artificial Intelligence Council.”
MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, stated, “If we don’t take action now, the future will be bleak for our country. Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, we should consider establishing an Artificial Intelligence Council.”
The discussions in Parliament reflect a growing recognition among MPs of the necessity to proactively address the challenges and potential dangers posed by AI.
By implementing appropriate legislation and regulations, the aim is to harness the benefits of AI while safeguarding against any detrimental impacts.
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The Paramount Chief of Bamvum, Abdulai Ziblim, has donated a one-acre plot of land at Jongshegu, a suburb of Tamale, to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for the construction of a new fire station.
The Northern Regional Commander of the GNFS, ACFO I Joseph Koranteng, led a delegation to formally accept the land and expressed appreciation to the Chief for his commitment to public safety.
The proposed fire station is expected to improve emergency response times and strengthen fire safety coverage as Jongshegu and surrounding communities continue to expand rapidly.
The Chief called on stakeholders to support the swift development of the facility, while ACFO I Koranteng described the donation as a strong example of collaboration between traditional authorities and state institutions to protect lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
A 24-year-old tricycle (Pragyia) rider, has been jailed three months by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for biting a Community Police Assistant (CPA) at Nkawie.
Abdul Aziz pleaded guilty to the charge of negligently causing harm and was convicted on his own plea.
Police Inspector Kwaku Frimpong, prosecuting told the court presided by Mr Robert Addo that, complainants in the case were officers from the Nkawie Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.
He said on September 3, at about 8:40am, the complainants led by Chief Inspector Abedi Larbi, were on their official patrol duty to ensure safety at Nkawie township and met the convict, who was in-charge of a Pragya tricycle with registration number M-25-A-3722.
He explained that, after a careful inspection, it was detected that the convict was without licence and other required documents, so Alhassan Seidu, the CPA, was instructed to lead him to the office for the next action.
On their way to the office, the convict took a different direction, so the CPA directed him to take the right route to the police station, but he disobeyed and attacked the CPA, resulting in a struggle between them.
In the process the convict bit the CPA on the chest, so he shouted for help and some nearby youth rushed to the scene and helped him to arrest the convict.
In his caution statement, he admitted the offence and after further investigations he was charged and brought before the court. –GNA
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