AI-based Smart Cities Initiatives in Morocco

As is the case for many countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be a priority for the Moroccan government owing to the wonderful and amazing benefits it brings to all kind of sectors and areas related with the country’s and its population activities and needs as well as to their performance. This is evidenced by several initiatives launched in Morocco during the last few years and which aim to harness the benefits of AI for all kind of areas and applications for Morocco and its citizens, such as: - The funding of 45 applied research projects developed by universities, research institutions and start-ups over a period of three years, under Al-Khawarizmi AI Research Program Fund in all areas like industry, agriculture, health, education, mobility, energy, etc. - The establishment of the International AI Center at Mohammed VI University. - The launch of several start-ups developing AI based solutions and apps for areas as diverse as government, industry, education, health, mobility, smart cities, etc. - The launch of training programs (e.g. M.Sc., M. Eng) in several universities throughout the country. - The launch of Cities of Professions and Skills targeting to contribute to the training of AI human capital in the country at the level of TVET. All these initiatives should have a strong impact on Morocco at different levels and in all kind of areas and sectors within the next few years. As is the case for many countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be a priority for the Moroccan government owing to the wonderful and amazing benefits it brings to all kind of sectors and areas related with the country’s and its population activities and needs as well as to their performance. This is evidenced by several initiatives launched in Morocco during the last few years and which aim to harness the benefits of AI for all kind of areas and applications for Morocco and its citizens, such as: - The funding of 45 applied research projects developed by universities, research institutions and start-ups over a period of three years, under Al-Khawarizmi AI Research Program Fund in all areas like industry, agriculture, health, education, mobility, energy, etc. - The establishment of the International AI Center at Mohammed VI University. - The launch of several start-ups developing AI based solutions and apps for areas as diverse as government, industry, education, health, mobility, smart cities, etc. - The launch of training programs (e.g. M.Sc., M. Eng) in several universities throughout the country. - The launch of Cities of Professions and Skills targeting to contribute to the training of AI human capital in the country at the level of TVET. All these initiatives should have a strong impact on Morocco at different levels and in all kind of areas and sectors within the next few years.