In agriculture, AI applications are enhancing crop yields through optimised irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, contributing to increased productivity and sustainability.

Ethical implications are a primary concern surrounding AI, given its immense power.

Additionally, the OpenAI Help Centre lists Zimbabwe among the supported countries and regions where ChatGPT is available on web and mobile.

AI is poised to augment human capabilities, enabling workers to focus on more creative, strategic, and value-added tasks, while automating the mundane.

Through AI-powered chatbots, businesses can provide real-time customer support and personalised interactions, elevating service quality and efficiency.

Authorities seem unsure how to address this shift, suggesting AI's influence may currently be limited to certain areas, minimising its overall impact.

Globally, major AI laws and policies are taking shape, such as the EU's AI Act and the United States executive order on AI.

As Zimbabwe navigates the transformative potential of AI, it must do so with a steadfast commitment to ethical principles.