Artificial Intelligence
Insights into artificial intelligence developments, applications, and ethical considerations in tech shaping the content and the world
- News
AI Kenya Summit Returns in May to Tackle Sales, Hiring, and Customer Service with AI
Kenyaโs AI Kenya Breakfast Summit returns May 15, 2025, focusing on conversational intelligence and enterprise AI adoption.
- Startups
Africa’s Youth Spearhead AI Revolution at ATU Innovation Challenge
Young African innovators won the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge in Nairobi for AI solutions addressing key continental challenges, receiving training…
- Startups
SigIQ.ai Emerges from Stealth with $9.5M to Deliver Elite-Level AI Tutoring
AI tutor that aced UPSC goes public: SigIQ.ai raises $9.5M to offer elite education at the cost of computation.
- News
Samsung and Stanford Medicine Partner to Advance Sleep Apnea Detection and Management via Galaxy Watch
Samsung and Stanford Medicine partner to enhance Galaxy Watch sleep apnea tools with AI-driven daily monitoring and research-led validation.
- Business
AI Could Automate 40% of Tasks in Africaโs Tech Outsourcing Sector by 2030, New Report Warns
40% of BPO tasks in Africa may be automated by 2030. New report urges Kenya and others to invest in…
- Startups
Series Launches from Stealth with $3M to Reinvent How Gen Z Connects Using AI in iMessage
Series, an AI-powered iMessage platform, raised $3M to help Gen Z students build meaningful, bias-free connections through AI Friends.
- News
Global AI Summit in Rwanda Sets the Stage for Africaโs Bold $2.9 Trillion AI Revolution
Kigali hosts Africaโs first Global AI Summit, launching bold initiatives to drive inclusive growth, governance, and AI infrastructure continent-wide.
- News
Google Makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Free for Everyone
Google makes its most powerful AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, free for all users, unlocking premium reasoning and multimodal features.
- Opinion
Opinion: Kenya Must Upskill Its Public Servants or Risk Falling Behind in the AI Age
Upskilling Kenyaโs public servants in AI and cybersecurity is vital to secure digital infrastructure and drive inclusive digital transformation.
- Business
Muskโs AI Startup xAI Buys His Social Media Platform X
Elon Muskโs xAI acquires X (formerly Twitter) in a $33B stock deal, merging AI development with real-time user data.
- Business
CEOs in Kenya and East Africa are betting on reinvention, AI, and sustainability amid global volatility
Kenyan and East African CEOs embrace AI, reinvention, and sustainability to navigate risks and secure long-term business growth.
- News
At Safaricom Decode 3.0, Ericsson Unveiled the Blueprint for Africaโs 5G and Sustainable Connectivity Future
Ericsson showcased 5G, AI, and sustainability solutions at Safaricom Decode 3.0, reinforcing support for Kenyaโs digital and inclusive future.
- Opinion
Will AI Replace You at Work? It Depends on How You Adapt
AI won't eliminate jobs but transform them; the real challenge is how society adapts through reskilling, creativity, and collaboration.
- Startups
Supervised Launches from Stealth to Redefine Management with AI, Backed by Proven Founders
Supervised, a new AI startup by Metaco's founders, has launched from stealth to redefine enterprise management. Their platform extends manager…
- Startups
ClearGrid Raises $10M to Build the Future of Debt Collection in MENA Using AI
ClearGrid raises $10M to revolutionize MENA's debt collection with AI, improving borrower engagement, resolution speed, and financial system efficiency.
