Speaker Bagbin calls for ethical, inclusive tech growth as Ghana launches National AI Strategy  

Speaker of Parliament, Right Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for ethical and inclusive tech growth in Ghana during the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, pledging to guide the country toward ethical and inclusive use of emerging technology for national progress.

In his acceptance remarks as the chairperson at the launch, Bagbin said the occasion marked more than the unveiling of a policy document. He described it as a defining moment in Ghana’s development journey and a bold declaration of the nation’s readiness to embrace the future.

He noted that Ghana must be courageous enough to adopt new technology, wise enough to confront its complexities, and bold enough to lead on the African continent in the responsible application of artificial intelligence.

Bagbin acknowledged AI’s rapid impact on economies, governance, education, healthcare, and security, calling its potential immense but its consequences unavoidable if left unchecked. He warned that without proper governance, AI could deepen inequality, erode social trust, and threaten privacy.

The Speaker stressed that Ghana must remain morally grounded even as it advances technologically. He said it is both a constitutional and ethical duty to ensure AI protects human dignity, strengthens democracy, and expands opportunity for all citizens.

He framed the National AI Strategy as a social contract rather than just a technical roadmap. According to him, technological progress must never come at the expense of human progress, and innovation should not exclude rural communities, the youth, or persons with disabilities.

Bagbin envisioned a Ghana where science serves humanity, where technology reinforces social cohesion and democratic institutions, and where both human and artificial intelligence are used to solve real problems like improving agriculture, education, healthcare, and job creation.

He assured that Parliament stands ready to provide the legislative framework to regulate the AI ecosystem, while universities, the private sector, and civil society must also play their roles in ensuring accountability and responsible innovation.

Concluding his speech, Bagbin thanked all stakeholders who contributed to developing the strategy and expressed confidence that Ghana can build an AI-powered future that reflects resilience, inclusiveness, and patriotism. He urged all to approach the initiative with shared purpose and renewed national commitment.

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