Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Regulation No. 510/2022 establishing Artificial Intelligence Institute entered into force

On 23 April 2022, the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 510/2022 establishing the Artificial Intelligence Institute entered into force. The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute is established as an autonomous federal government entity answerable to the Prime Minister. This regulation outlines the institute's role as a hub for AI research and development with the power to design AI research plans, formulate national AI policies, and support public-private AI collaboration. It also sets forth the institute's funding sources, including government allocations and service fees, and details the transition from the former Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Center.