Kenyan President Ruto Takes Action Against AI Misinformation, Promotes Ethical AI Use

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced measures to prevent the spread of misinformation by Artificial Intelligence (AI) while launching the 5th edition of the National Open Government Partnership Action Plan. This plan aims to foster international cooperation to ensure the ethical use of AI.

President Ruto stated that the government will implement regulatory measures to prevent the misuse of new technologies, including AI, that could threaten democratic institutions. The plan also includes collaboration with international partners to promote responsible technology use.

Furthermore, the Kenyan government, in partnership with the German development agency GIZ, is developing a national AI strategy to drive digital expansion. Additionally, Kenya has proposed a draft law to establish a Robotics and AI Association, which would regulate the compliance of AI and robotic entities and impose penalties of up to 24 months imprisonment or $6,250 for violations.