Sense of Congress regarding entrepreneurship and technological development in Africa

It is the sense of Congress that— (1) countries across Africa are experiencing rapid growth in entrepreneurship, research and development in technology and artificial intelligence, and investments in innovation that have the potential to reshape economies and transform Africa’s future by unlocking new levels of innovation and social development; (2) the United States should play a role in supporting this phenomenon through both private and public investments and finding solutions for potential challenges to investment opportunities; (3) investing in the African continent’s technological and entrepreneurial growth is beneficial for soft power diplomacy by building meaningful partnerships rooted in long-term mutual progress and shared values; (4) deeper collaboration opens opportunities for additional cultural and educational exchanges, becoming a potentially powerful tool for building enduring relationships; (5) investing in artificial intelligence that is responsive to Africa’s diversity of ethnicities, languages, and culture can create substantial breakthroughs for other diverse regions, including in South America and the Indo-Pacific; (6) United States investments in African technology and AI can play a strategic role in counterterrorism efforts by supporting the development of tech ecosystems, which can enhance surveillance capabilities, improve data analysis, and strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure; and (7) contributing to these areas of growth additionally strengthens trade and can increase United States exports in relevant industries such as telecommunications and cloud infrastructure.