Tshwane University of Technology Expert Joins World Bank AI Consultation in Pretoria

A Tshwane University of Technology artificial intelligence expert is representing the institution at a World Bank Group regional consultation in Pretoria this week, contributing to the analytical framework for the upcoming World Development Report 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence for Development.” Prof. Anish Kurien, acting director of the TUT AI Hub, is participating in the consultation, [...]


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