Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, security, and governance. Its rapid evolution has raised complex legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns worldwide, particularly regarding data privacy, ethical use, bias, and accountability. In response, the European Union (EU) has adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (“The Act”), the first comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating AI. This development has ignited international discussions, with countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and China adopting diverse approaches to AI regulation. Nigeria has initiated efforts toward AI governance in Africa, though it still lacks a definitive regulatory framework.
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