Artificial Intelligence
Insights into artificial intelligence developments, applications, and ethical considerations in tech shaping the content and the world
- Announcements
Google Gemini App Arrives on iPhones
Google's Gemini AI app launches on iPhone, offering interactive features like Gemini Live, premium subscriptions, and seamless integration with iOS.
- News
Battery Intelligence, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence: Everything Coming in iOS 18.2
iOS 18.2 introduces Battery Intelligence for charging estimates, new AI tools like Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, and enhanced Siri, expanding device…
- News
Bridging the AI Gap in Kenya: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Explained
Samsung’s partnerships with Google, Watu Simu, and Absa drive AI adoption in Kenya, enhancing tech accessibility and economic growth.
- News
IBM Introduces Granite 3.0: Advanced AI Models for Business Transformation
IBM's Granite 3.0 offers high-performance, open-source AI models for enterprises, emphasizing transparency, safety, and advanced consulting tools for responsible AI…
- Announcements
Google Expands Africa Investments with $5.8 Million Funding for AI and Cybersecurity Training and Adds 15 African Languages to Voice and Translate
Google has announced a two-pronged effort to bolster digital inclusivity across Africa through a $5.8 million commitment to foundational AI…
- News
Apple Launches iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 – Apple Intelligence is Here!
Apple Intelligence debuts with iOS 18.1, offering privacy-focused AI tools across writing, photos, and Siri, with more features arriving soon.
- Announcements
Everything New in the 2024 iPad Mini: Faster, Smarter, and Ready for Apple Intelligence
Apple's refreshed iPad mini features the A17 Pro chip, Apple Intelligence, improved cameras, faster connectivity, and Apple Pencil Pro support.
- News
Infinix Joins the AI Race with Infinix AI∞ – What It Means for the Future of Smartphones
Infinix debuts AI∞, an advanced AI platform focused on enhancing creativity, productivity, and personalizing smartphone experiences for users.
- Startups
Meta Awards $500K to Kenyan AI Projects: Digital Green and Jacaranda Health Lead the Way
Meta awards $500K to Kenyan AI projects, supporting innovative solutions in agriculture and healthcare through its Llama Impact Grants.
- News
OpenAI Rolls Out Advanced Voice Features, Includes “Sorry, I’m late” in 50 Languages
OpenAI rolls out Advanced Voice Mode, adding new voices, better accents, and dynamic conversation features to ChatGPT.
- News
Sama’s New AI Training Platform Aims to Make Kenya a Global Powerhouse in Artificial Intelligence
Sama launches scalable AI training platform in Kenya, enhancing project efficiency, data accuracy, and empowering underrepresented local talent.
- News
IBM and UNDP Collaborate on AI Tools to Democratize Clean Energy Data
IBM and UNDP launched AI models to forecast energy access and equity, supporting data-driven decision-making for a just transition.
- Startups
FlapKap Secures $34M Pre-Series A Funding to Scale SME Financing Across MENA
FlapKap secures $34M pre-Series A funding to expand SME financing across MENA, leveraging data-driven technology and innovative solutions.
- News
Airtel Africa Launches Fellowship to Boost Data Science and AI Education
Airtel Africa launches a fellowship program to support African students in Data Science and AI at IIT Madras Zanzibar.
- News
Apple Unveils iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max with New Camera Control and Advanced AI Features
Apple's 2024 launch introduces iPhone 16 series, Apple Intelligence, enhanced cameras, AI integration, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4.
