The Chinese artificial intelligence startup Deep Seek has revolutionized technological advancement in the 21st century with its AI-powered tool that achieves high performance at a much lower cost compared to its competitors. This has given impetus to other nations in the Global South, such as those in Africa, to benefit from and advance their role in the development of the fourth industrial revolution. AI tools and platforms have the ability to benefit the global economy by modernizing agriculture, promoting poverty alleviation, enhancing security in the financial sector, and improving governance, education and healthcare systems. China Daily.