Kwame Asomaning and Victor Doke urge AI adoption for national security

Researchers Kwame Asomaning and Dr. Victor Doke have called for the urgent integration of Artificial Intelligence into Ghana’s national security framework to address emerging global threats. In a comprehensive analysis of the technology's impact, the experts argued that while AI presents transformative opportunities for the military, healthcare, and education sectors, it also introduces sophisticated risks that the state must be prepared to counter. They emphasized that the transition to AI-driven security is no longer optional but a necessity for modernizing the nation's defense mechanisms.

The researchers highlighted that AI’s role in strategic warfare and data analysis could significantly enhance the country’s defense capabilities and diagnostic accuracy in healthcare. However, they warned that the Global South, including Ghana, is increasingly vulnerable to adversarial AI attacks. These threats include the rapid spread of misinformation, complex cyber-attacks, and technology-driven financial crimes. To mitigate these risks, Asomaning and Doke stressed that security agencies must shift from traditional methods to more technologically advanced strategies capable of detecting and neutralizing AI-generated threats.

To ensure the safe and effective use of these technologies, the experts are calling for the establishment of robust governance policies and the implementation of specialized training programs for security personnel. They argued that Ghana must invest in local expertise to manage the dual-use nature of AI, where the same tools used for social progress can be weaponized by bad actors. By creating clear regulatory frameworks and fostering a culture of tech-innovation backed by strong oversight, the researchers believe Ghana can effectively harness AI to protect its digital infrastructure and national borders.