South Africa, June 19 -- Across Africa, businesses are accelerating adoption, driven by efficiency and speed. But in that momentum, many are missing a critical truth: AI adoption without strategy is not progress, it is risk.

For leaders, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to do so responsibly, competitively, and sustainably.

This perspective is explored further in a recent podcast conversation between Lelani Makarchuk, general legal counsel at dentsu SSA, and Naomi Thompson, legal innovation strategist, where they unpack the realities of AI, risk and leadership across the African business landscape. Listen here.

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