INTERPOL Says AI Now Powers 55% of Cybercrime Across Africa
Artificial intelligence is transforming Africa at an incredible pace. From students using ChatGPT for assignments to businesses automating customer service and entrepreneurs building AI-powered startups, the technology is becoming part of everyday life across the continent. But while millions of people are using AI to work smarter, criminals are quietly using the same technology to become more dangerous. That is the alarming message from INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026
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