Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI

…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges.” Speaking during a panel session on Sunday, themed “Uncommon Exploits as 21st Century Digital Natives,” a product manager and Computer Science graduate, Mrs Tosin Momoh, said Nigerian teenagers should see AI as a tool for learning, creativity, productivity and problem-solving, rather than a replacement for human thinking.”The experts stressed that as AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape education, employment and business in Nigeria, young Nigerians must acquire digital skills early enough to participate actively in the country’s digital economy.