Saad Toma, IBM’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, discussed the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption with Ahram Online. Highlighting concerns among global business leaders about AI, such as biased results and misuse, Toma emphasized the importance of responsible AI, including a framework ensuring data review, transparency, and AI governance.
He advocated for AI investment, predicting significant benefits including a $16 trillion revenue boost by 2030 and creating 97 million new jobs in fields like programming and big data analysis. Developing countries, he noted, could see GDP gains of 10-12% from early AI investments, pointing to digital transformation progress in regions like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and Turkey.
Toma also discussed the need to invest in youth skills and infrastructure to fully leverage AI. He addressed concerns about AI displacing jobs by referencing historical shifts where technological advancements led to new types of employment and increased productivity, suggesting AI will similarly transform job landscapes positively.
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