Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr | ICN Ghana. l Accra l Saturday, February 28, 2026
Concerns over the exploitation of personal data in the digital age took centre stage at the Accra Digital Center on Saturday, as technology policy advocate Kambale Musavuli urged Ghanaians to see their data as a valuable national resource deserving protection.
Speaking during a workshop themed “Data is the new gold; But who is galamsey-ing it?”, Mr. Musavuli — Managing Director of Aether Strategy and Founder of the Beyond AI Movement — said artificial intelligence (AI) conversations often miss the most critical component: data.
“The most important thing is not even the AI technology itself; it is the data that AI models use,” he explained. “Ordinary citizens are part of the AI ecosystem, but many do not even know the discussions happening around their data.”
The workshop, part of the Beyond AI initiative launched last year, seeks to demystify artificial intelligence and make discussions around emerging technologies accessible to everyday citizens. According to Mr. Musavuli, the movement was established to bridge the gap between experts and the public on complex digital issues.
