Sub-Saharan Africa's critical infrastructure gap in artificial intelligence presents a significant geopolitical opportunity for Western nations. With less than 0.4 gigawatts of data-center capacity representing under 1% of global infrastructure, the region remains largely dependent on external powers for AI development and deployment. The United States can leverage strategic investments in digital infrastructure, technology partnerships, and local talent development to establish dominance in African AI markets before China consolidates influence through its Belt and Road initiatives and tech investments.

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