{"id":380095,"date":"2025-08-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=380095"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:58:26","slug":"namibia-unveils-first-ai-readiness-assessment-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=380095","title":{"rendered":"Namibia unveils first AI Readiness Assessment Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NAMIBIA has launched its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report, a landmark step in advancing the country\u2019s position as a leader in ethical and inclusive AI development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the launch on behalf of Minister Sanet L. Steenkamp, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Hon. 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