Morocco backs Agentic AI and Youth AI education in push to become a continental leader in AI

Agentic AI, autonomous software capable of executing complex tasks and generating goals, took center stage at GITEX Africa as the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence during a keynote by Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni.

On the sidelines of the GITEX Africa, which took place from April 14–16 in Marrakech, the Minister explained that this new AI paradigm enables shared authority between humans and AI agents, with reasoning being distributed between the two.

She emphasized that this autonomous software will be capable of decomposing tasks and producing a chain of thought—becoming a system that proactively proposes actions rather than merely answering questions.

The new generation of AI—Agentic AI—will offer tools capable of responding to human desires by generating appropriate goals, decomposing complex tasks, and utilizing both short- and long-term memory. She elaborated further that an AI agent could remember your name without needing to ask repeatedly.

However, Agentic AI-based automation is a double-edged sword. While it carries significant economic potential, it also presents potential risks- such as design risks, data risks, model and algorithm risks as well as operation risks.

The Minister warned that delegating autonomy to another entity inherently involves somehow a loss of control.

In a world where digital frontiers are increasingly blurred, the Minister noted that regulation faces significant challenges in areas such as data governance, models risk, and operations.

To address these challenges, Seghrouchni emphasized the importance of foundational elements: access to high-quality datasets (excluding fake news), networks, safeguards, education, skill development, and investment in research and development (R&D).

She highlighted Morocco’s active involvement in AI governance through both national and international initiatives—such as UNESCO’s ethical AI framework—emphasizing the country’s commitment and ambition to assume a leadership role, at least on the African continent.

On the infrastructure front, the Minister pointed out that Morocco hosts the largest data center in Africa, located in Benguerir.

The country is also investing in AI education, preparing the next generation of talent—particularly among youth aged 8 to 14.

Addressing the link between artificial intelligence and scientific research, El Fallah Seghrouchni noted that “everyone at the university level is convinced of what needs to be done.” She highlighted a national program called AI Master Junior, which aims to raise awareness and introduce the basic concepts of AI to 200,000 young people.

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