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Why African countries are using data protection laws as backdoor to regulate AI

ABI Analysis · Nigeria tech Sentiment: 0.15 (neutral) · 19/03/2026
Rather than waiting for comprehensive AI frameworks, which are often complex and slow to develop, governments across the continent are embedding AI-related rules within existing or revised data protection laws.

Sources: TechCabal

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