According to @timnitGebru, leading voices in the AI community have raised concerns about the African Union's effectiveness in advancing AI-driven opportunities for Africans, citing insufficient support for grassroots innovation and digital infrastructure (source: @timnitGebru, x.com/_AfricanUnion/status/1984636353322115297). This sentiment reflects growing frustration among African AI researchers and entrepreneurs, who argue that bureaucratic limitations and lack of targeted investment hinder the continent's participation in the global AI economy. The discussion highlights a critical need for new frameworks and organizations that can more effectively foster AI talent, promote responsible AI governance, and attract business investment tailored to Africa's unique challenges and opportunities.