Through a series of interviews conducted as a part of the MOOC Urban AI project, we_x000D_
investigate innovation in emerging markets with a focus on Africa. The MOOC Urban AI_x000D_
project aimed at exploring smart cities by introducing students and practitioners of urban_x000D_
planning and computer science to Urban AI in Africa, entitled “Urban AI: Inspiring Smart_x000D_
Action for Sustainable African Cities”._x000D_
In this article we look at 5 AI applications across Africa to explore under what circumstances,_x000D_
AI innovations in Africa succeed and/or fail. Furthermore, we use previous work on_x000D_
systematic innovation to dismantle the complexity of impact technologies in Africa.

Dr. Mennatullah Hendawy, Eng. Lamiaa Ghoz, Dr. Samah elKhateeb
Ain Shams University, German University in Cairo, Ain Shams University

 
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