Artificial Intelligence
Insights into artificial intelligence developments, applications, and ethical considerations in tech shaping the content and the world
- News
Kenyan Universities Push for Enhanced AI Infrastructure in Higher Education
Kenyan universities seek infrastructure improvements for AI in education, discussed at a workshop by Microsoft ADC and KENET in Nairobi.
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Kenyan Creatives Embrace AI Amid Concerns Over Bias and Intellectual Property
Kenyan creatives embrace AI for efficiency but fear job loss, cultural bias, and IP issues, urging robust policies and ethical…
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MWC Shanghai 2024: Huawei Announces Groundbreaking 5G-A Technology
Huawei announces 5G-A launch in 2024, emphasizing AI integration, green technologies, and industry collaboration for advanced mobile network capabilities.
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How Huawei’s AI Network Plan Could Reshape the 5G Landscape
Huawei unveils the AI Network Opening Plan at MWC 2024, promising enhanced network productivity through AI and strategic global collaborations.
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How OPPO Plans to Transform Smartphones With AI Technology
OPPO commits to democratizing AI in smartphones, partnering with tech giants to bring AI features to 50 million users by…
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AfDB and Intel Partner to Train Millions in AI Skills
AfDB and Intel partner to train millions in AI, enhancing productivity in agriculture, health, and education across Africa.
- Startups
Microsoft Hosts Groundbreaking AI Fest to Propel African Startup Revolution in 2024
Microsoft's African Startups AI Fest in Johannesburg aims to empower startups with AI tools and support for global expansion.
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Google Launches Umoja, Africa’s First Direct Fiber Link to Australia
Google launches Umoja, the first fiber optic cable directly connecting Africa to Australia, enhancing connectivity and cybersecurity.
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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.
- Opinion
Google Does Not Know What to Do With Its AI, and It’s Sad to Watch
Google I/O overshadowed by OpenAI's GPT-4o, revealing Google's confusion and inconsistent strategy in the rapidly evolving AI race.
- Startups
Google’s Hustle Academy Re-launches with Enhanced AI Focus to Boost African SMBs
Google's Hustle Academy reopens, enhancing its curriculum with AI training to boost SMBs in Sub-Saharan Africa through 2024.
- News
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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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.
- Startups
Two Kenyan Startups Join Inaugural Google Generative AI Cohort
Google's AI Cohort includes two Kenyan startups, focusing on health and education through generative AI to tackle societal challenges.
- Announcements
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.