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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to a set of technologies through which "intelligent machines are gaining the ability to learn, improve, and make calculated decisions in ways that enable them to perform tasks previously thought to rely solely on human experience, creativity, and ingenuity (International Telecommunications Union, 2017). AI can bring advancements to the health sector, education, food security, and crisis management, among others, in developing nations. These advancements, however, come with risks that need to be mitigated by well-drafted policies and regulations (ITU News, 2018). It also presents challenges, including the way it affects the workforce, the ethical implications of some of its applications, and the need for capacity-building, which would fundamentally alter the type of education needed for the following generation (Susar & Aquaro, 2019).