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Scarlett Johansson Said No to Voicing ChatGPT, But It Sounds Like OpenAI Did it Anyway
OpenAI removed the SKY voice from ChatGPT after Scarlett Johansson claimed it mimicked her voice without consent, raising ethical concerns.
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Copia Kenya Announces Job Cuts, Possible Shutdown Amid Financial Struggles
Copia Kenya faces potential shutdown and job cuts amid financial struggles, questioning strategic decisions despite significant funding.
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Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies List of 2024 Features 5 Kenyan Firms
Discover the top companies on Africaβs Fastest Growing Companies 2024 list, highlighting key innovations and economic advancements across the continent.
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OpenAI launches GPT-4o, The Powerful Assistant Everyone Has Been Trying To Build For Years
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a multimodal AI model enhancing interactions through text, vision, and audio capabilities.
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Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
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Kenya Faces Major Internet Slowdown Amid East Africa Sea Cuts
East Africa faces severe internet slowdown and blackouts due to cable faults and a recent solar storm in May 2024.
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VFS Global Plans to Use AI in Visa Processing
VFS Global partners with RAI Institute to integrate ethical AI in visa processing, raising concerns about potential AI bias.
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AllAfrica Media Leaders Summit Kicks Off in Nairobi
AllAfrica Media Leadersβ Summit in Nairobi discusses future of African media, technology, safety, and youth engagement from May 8-10.
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Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down ADC Nigeria, Sparking Concerns for Kenya Offices
Microsoft reportedly plans to close its ADC in Lagos, raising concerns about the future of its ADC in Nairobi.
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Amazon.co.za Launches with Special Focus on South African SMEs
Amazon.co.za launches, empowering local SMEs, enhancing e-commerce, and supporting communities through strategic partnerships
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Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Extends Application Deadline, Offers $1.5M Prize
Africaβs Business Heroes competition extends 2024 deadline, enriching African entrepreneurs with training, networking, and US$1.5 million in grants.
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Deals: Xiaomi Offering Discounts on Redmi Smartphones this May
Xiaomi Kenya's May campaign offers significant discounts on Redmi Note 13, Redmi 12, and Redmi A3 series, including exclusive gifts.
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Innovative AI Healthcare Workshops Launched by Mitsumi Distribution and Dell
Mitsumi Distribution partners with Dell to drive AI in healthcare across Africa, enhancing clinician support and patient outcomes.
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AWS Launches ‘AI Ready’ offering Kenyans Free AI Education
AWS launches 'AI Ready' in Kenya, offering free AI training to enhance skills and economic growth by 2025.
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Huawei Introduces Wi-Fi 7 Network Solutions at Nairobi Event
Huawei launched new Wi-Fi 7 products at IP & OptiX Club 2024 in Nairobi, aiming to enhance digital connectivity.
