Prime Minister of Cape Verde Visits RS2Lab – RAIL

The visit of the Cape Verde Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, to the Responsible and Smart Solutions Lab (RS² Lab) at the University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV) accentuates the growing importance of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and locally-driven technological innovation in addressing national challenges.

As the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) Satellite Lab in Cape Verde, the RS² Lab is a key hub for ethical, sustainable, and socially impactful AI research.

Dr. Arlindo Veiga, RAIL Cape Verde Satellite Lab Lead, introduced the Prime Minister to the lab’s research activities.

During the visit, the lab showcased its work in IoT, automation, AI-driven solutions for agriculture, climate resilience, and clean energy.

The Prime Minister stated that scientific research is central to Uni-CV’s mission and reinforced the government’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation (ST&I). He challenged the lab to develop AI-powered pest control solutions tailored to Cape Verde’s unique needs.