Policy & safety · 30 October 2026
Rest of World urges African nations to build AI off‑switch for critical infrastructure
Africa must develop AI systems with local control to protect mobile money networks such as M-Pesa and MTN MoMo from AI‑powered cyber threats, calling for technical ability to stop rogue AI agents.
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Embed local shutdown controls in AI‑driven payment platforms; operators will expect ability to halt rogue agents.
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