“Solve boring problems,” African AI leaders say at Builders Summit

“Solve boring problems,” African AI leaders say at Builders Summit

Ask anyone in global tech what’s hot right now, and you’ll get a predictable answer. Microsoft, Meta, Google, OpenAI, all racing to dominate AI. Whether it’s through new chips, enterprise copilots, or custom LLMs, the signal is loud: AI isn’t just a feature anymore. It’s the strategy. And yet, when you zoom into Africa’s startup ecosystem, that signal can feel distant. “It’s not about copying trends,” said Hassan Luongo, partner at Resilience17,…