At a groundbreaking conference themed “Artificial Intelligence, Truth, and Media Innovation,” held by Dominion University College in collaboration with the Institute of Competency-Based Education, renowned AI advocate and maritime expert Dr. Dr. David King Boison, made a compelling call to media practitioners and educators to embrace AI as a transformative force across sectors.
Dr. David King Boison, Founder of the AiAfrica Project, addressed a packed auditorium of journalists, academics, and students, urging them to prepare for an AI-driven future.
“AI is going to change how we do everything,” he said. “Anyone who thinks otherwise is simply wasting time. This technology is here to stay.”
He cited global projections that estimate AI’s contribution to the world economy at $15.1 trillion by 2030, challenging African institutions and governments to secure a substantial share of that market.
“The question is: what is our market share? That’s what should guide our strategies,” – he emphasized.
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Addressing Journalists after the opening of the conference, Dr. Boison announced a major initiative under the AiAfrica Project—a specialized AI-integrated Bible with over 2,000 prompts across nearly 800 pages, designed to inspire and support innovation in Africa.
“With this Bible, you can generate solutions—from agricultural automation to submarine design,” – he explained. “It’s fully integrated with generative AI capabilities.”
He highlighted several ongoing projects across the continent, including AI-enabled aquaculture and ginger farming. “In our labs, we use applied AI. For instance, our smart catfish farming system monitors water conditions, fish behavior, and tells us when to add oxygen or change parameters. It’s decision-making powered by AI, not guesswork,” he said.
According to Dr. Boison, the AiAfrica Project is also collaborating with universities across Africa. “We’ve secured land from a university in Ghana to expand our ginger farming with AI. Businesses are already investing.”
As part of the initiative’s expansion, 15 new AI labs will be launched, and 250 students will graduate as certified Prompt Engineers, with some trained to identify misinformation using AI-powered chatbots developed by the project.
Dr. Boison encouraged media practitioners to join future AI certification cohorts, emphasizing the role of the media in shaping a responsible, informed, and tech-savvy society.
“The media must not be left behind. We need you to understand the tools, not just report on them,” – he urged.
The event concluded with a renewed call for African innovation, grounded in local context but driven by global technologies like AI.
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