MTN Group, a telecommunications company operating across African markets, has appointed president and CEO Ralph Mupita to the newly formed AI for Good Global Commission, an international initiative led by the United Nations' International Telecommunication Union to promote responsible artificial intelligence and broaden access to digital technologies.
The commission brings together more than 40 founding members from governments, businesses and international organizations to identify practical approaches for expanding digital access, strengthening trust in AI and increasing its economic impact. The initiative builds on the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, which focused on digital inclusion and economic development.
"It’s an honour to be one of the founding commissioners of the AI for Good Global Commission," says Mupita.
"At MTN Group we believe that the developments in AI have the potential to advance health, education, food security and industrial productivity. AI must be safe, ethical and globally inclusive. These perspectives align fully with the work of this Global Commission."
The AI for Good Global Commission is co-chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce, a provider of enterprise cloud software, Chair and CEO Marc Benioff. Its inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place this week in Geneva, Switzerland.
MTN said participation in the commission aligns with one of the group's stated priorities, which is to "leverage AI for growth." The company is targeting R30 billion in value creation opportunities from artificial intelligence over the next three tofive years.
