Tanzania, March 24 -- Dar es Salaam. As the world accelerates into the age of artificial intelligence (AI), Tanzania is making a calculated bet: that its universities will produce the expertise needed not only to harness the technology, but also to manage its risks.

At the centre of this strategy is a growing recognition by policymakers that technological progress, while transformative, comes with real threats.

These include job displacement, data privacy concerns and the misuse of digital tools.

This situation has prompted various experts to urge the country to prepare for the challenges posed by these technologies, expressing confidence that institutions responsible for training ICT professionals can help Tanzania build resilience. ...