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Morocco Signs AI MOU, Leads AI Revolution in Africa
Rabat — Morocco announced a groundbreaking partnership with Current AI during the country's first National AI Summit, marking a major step toward establishing ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Africa.
Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni signed a memorandum of understanding with Current AI, backed by significant government funding, making Morocco a founding member of the global initiative that aims to put AI technology to work for the common good.
Current AI launched in Paris last February with $400 million in initial funding from the French government, AI Collaborative organization, and various governments, philanthropic partners, and leading companies. The partnership focuses on developing open, inclusive AI systems guided by strong ethical principles.
'We take pride in welcoming Morocco as a founding member and formalizing our shared commitment to open, inclusive AI guided by values,' said Martin Tisne, president of Current AI's steering committee.
Tisne noted that this partnership strengthens collaboration between Morocco and Current AI while supporting a broader movement for ethical AI rooted in local values, languages, and histories.
Seghrouchni stressed Morocco's vision for AI as a tool for progress rather than inequality. 'AI opens tremendous opportunities to modernize our societies within an ethical and inclusive model that embraces our rich local characteristics,' she said.
During the summit in Rabat, Seghrouchni outlined Morocco's ambitious plans to become Africa's digital hub, calling for a clear, structured collaboration to make AI a driver of sustainable and sovereign development across the continent.
The North African country is set to participate in Current AI's constitutional general assembly this month, cementing its founding member status.
The government's financial commitment is designed to support pilot programs focusing on linguistic diversity, health, and accountability.
Morocco's AI ecosystem currently suffers from scattered initiatives lacking coordination and a shared vision, Seghrouchni said, urging the need for streamlined efforts based on trust and excellence, with crystal-clear objectives to face international competitiveness.
Morocco is breaking away from traditional patterns of technological dependence, adopting ambitions that go beyond its borders. The country aims to lead African AI cooperation and create multilateral partnerships in the field.
Morocco asserts its commitment to bringing a structured African voice to worldwide conversations about AI regulation, innovation, and responsible use.
AI: a catalyst for social and cultural transformation
Seghrouchni argued that AI represents more than economic opportunity — it serves as a catalyst for social and cultural transformation.
'These [AI technologies] are subjects with tremendous added value for Morocco, for the economy, but also for society,' she explained.
This partnership positions Morocco at the forefront of Africa's digital transformation while establishing the foundation for coherent, inclusive digital sovereignty that remains open to global collaboration. Tags: AI in Moroccoartificial intelligencedigital transformationMorocco
