Morocco Sets Ambitious Course for AI Leadership with Focus on Talent, Ethics, and Infrastructure
Morocco held its first National Debate on AI to boost skills in public and private sectors. Focus areas include education, labor, energy, and ethical AI use.
Morocco’s First National Debate on Artificial Intelligence
Morocco recently hosted its inaugural National Debate on Artificial Intelligence, an event marked by high-level participation and royal patronage from King Mohammed VI. The focus was clear: equip public and private sectors with AI skills to leverage the technology’s potential across society.
AI in Education: Practical Benefits and Opportunities
Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada highlighted AI’s ability to improve how Morocco manages its education system. By aligning curricula with student abilities, AI can personalize learning experiences and support teachers with targeted training. The technology also offers solutions to language learning challenges and aims to reduce absenteeism and dropout rates.
Digitizing public schools and modernizing teaching methods are central to this vision. For educators, this means a shift towards data-informed decision-making and more efficient resource allocation.
AI’s Role in Labor and Skills Development
Economic Inclusion Minister Younes Skouri emphasized AI’s potential to enhance Morocco’s labor market. AI can boost productivity and better match workforce skills with economic needs. However, he noted the importance of clear regulations to ensure AI tools benefit society safely and fairly.
Energy and AI: Building the Infrastructure
Energy Minister Leila Benali spoke about the critical connection between AI and energy supply. Since data centers and servers require stable power, Morocco plans to double its output of unconventional energy within five years. This target matches the progress achieved over the past three decades and supports a growing tech ecosystem.
Scaling Talent and Digital Infrastructure
Chakib Alj, President of CGEM, praised Morocco’s digital infrastructure and urged faster rollout of the national AI strategy. He pointed to the Programming School 1337 as a successful model for training youth in in-demand tech skills. Expanding such initiatives is key to building a strong talent pipeline.
Moving Forward with Ethics and Effectiveness
The event was themed “An effective and ethical artificial intelligence strategy at the service of our society.” This underscores Morocco’s goal to be a regional leader in AI and digital innovation while ensuring ethical standards and sustainable infrastructure keep pace.
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