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Morocco Bets Big on AI: $10 Billion GDP Boost by 2030
12 Jan
Summary
- Morocco aims for a $10 billion GDP increase from AI by 2030.
- The plan includes creating 50,000 AI jobs and training 200,000 graduates.
- Investment will focus on data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI workforce development.
Morocco is setting an ambitious target to elevate its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $10 billion through artificial intelligence by the year 2030. This strategic initiative involves a comprehensive investment in training programs, the establishment of sovereign data centers, and the expansion of cloud services to support AI advancement.
The nation plans to integrate AI solutions across public administration and various industries, creating artificial intelligence centers linked to universities and the private sector. Key to this strategy is boosting domestic data-processing capacity, scaling up cloud and fiber-optic infrastructure, and cultivating an AI-skilled workforce.
As part of this forward-looking plan, Morocco anticipates generating 50,000 AI-related jobs and training 200,000 graduates in AI competencies by 2030. The government is also preparing specific legislation for artificial intelligence and has allocated 11 billion dirhams for its digital transformation strategy through 2026.
