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Microsoft Launches ‘Project Gecko’ in Kenya to Bridge Generative AI’s Global Divide
Microsoft has launched a new, ambitious research initiative called Project Gecko, choosing Kenya as the starting point for a global…
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Apollo Eric | How Blockchain, AI and Tokenization are Redefining the Future of Finance
Over the past few years, we have watched blockchain evolve from a fringe technology into a critical enabler of financial…
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Cassava and Entanglement Partner to Advance AI and Cybersecurity in Africa and Middle East
Cassava Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S-based Entanglement, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of advanced digital…
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Kenya Leads Africa in Privacy-Conscious AI Adoption, New Zoho Study Reveals
Kenya is emerging as a continental leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence, with 96% of its organisations already implementing…
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Evid Sibi | The Future Of Public Service Delivery In Africa: Positioning AI As A Core State Capability
Over the past decade, Kenya has demonstrated the governance impact of large-scale digital transformation,expanding digital public services from 10 to…
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AI Firm Galytix Announces Global Expansion Drive
Galytix, the leading Agentic Artificial Intelligence company for the banking and financial services industry, today announces a major global expansion…
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GOMYCODE Launches Corporate AI Upskilling Program to Address Kenya’s Digital Skills Crisis
GOMYCODE Kenya has unveiled a new corporate training initiative aimed at helping companies strengthen their digital and AI capabilities, amid…
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Madica Invests in Two New African AI Startups
Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in two artificial intelligence–powered ventures, Anavid and…
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Google and World Bank Launch Alliance to Build AI-Powered Public Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
Google and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the creation of public digital infrastructure in…
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Google AI Mode and the New Search Behavior Shift
The search box hasn’t changed shape, yet the experience around it no longer feels static. What looks like a small…
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Google Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Tools for University Students Across Africa
Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI…
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Winnie Karanu: Tapping into Africa’s 230-million AI-powered job opportunities
By 2030, AI is projected to unlock 230 million digital jobs across Africa – a transformation comparable to South Korea’s post-war rise…
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Cassava Technologies to Launch Five AI Factories Across Africa in 12 Months
Cassava Technologies is betting big on Africa’s digital future. The pan-African tech group, founded by Strive Masiyiwa, has unveiled plans…
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Google’s AI Search Summaries Face Lawsuit as Publishers Warn of Revenue Collapse
Google’s AI Overviews feature is facing its first major legal test. Penske Media Corporation — owner of Rolling Stone, Variety,…
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KRA Bets on AI Scanners to Tackle Smuggling at Mombasa Port
On any given morning at the Port of Mombasa, cranes swing overhead as containers are stacked in neat metallic rows.…
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Cortex Hub Launches MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 to Embed African Contexts into AI
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative aimed at embedding African languages,…
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Karuma Hydropower Plant to Host Africa AI Factory, Giving Continent Control Over Its Data
Uganda is preparing to host Africa’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) factory. The Aeonian Project, a 100MW hyperscale facility inside…
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Inside IXAfrica and Akili AI’s Push to Localize AI for Finance in Kenya
Kenya’s banking industry is on the brink of a major digital transformation, with generative AI poised to reshape customer service,…
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Dubai Airport Launches World’s First AI-Powered Passport Control Corridor
Dubai International Airport has announced a groundbreaking innovation, the world’s first AI-powered passenger corridor, which uses advanced artificial intelligence and…
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Deepfakes and Deception: The Rising Threat of Synthetic Media
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries in different ways. However, the media industry faces a particularly high risk of manipulation…
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Phyllis Migwi | The Benefits of AI in Healthcare Extend far Beyond Improved Patient Care
Artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving into the fabric of everyday life, and we have started to see the impact as…
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Google AI Mode Search Rolls Out in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, Transforming How Users Explore the Web with Advanced Reasoning
Google has introduced AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, ushering in a new era…
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Kenya Unveils AI Skilling Project for 100,000 Public Servants
Kenya has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling project board to provide 100,000 public sector workers with…
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030, Mastercard
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 16.5 billion by…
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OpenAI AI Reasoning Agents Could Transform How We Use Computers to Solve Complex Tasks
The most valuable currency in AI right now isn’t scale — it’s reasoning. After years of fine-tuning large language models…
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Kenyans Top Global Rankings for ChatGPT Use
Kenya has been ranked number one globally in ChatGPT usage, according to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by DataReportal…
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As Generative AI Becomes Mainstream, African Universities Struggle Without Policy
Across lecture halls in Nairobi, Abidjan, and Kigali, students are already using generative AI tools to get ahead in their…
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Google AI Gemini Growth Pushes Back Against OpenAI and Meta’s Talent Moves
Google’s AI ecosystem is expanding across products and user bases. The company’s Gemini app now reports over 450 million monthly…
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Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed…
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This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital hosted a high-level AI Appreciation Breakfast at The Social…
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YSK’s AI Literacy Program Expands to Teachers Across Kenya
In a bold step towards future-proofing Kenya’s education system, Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), an initiative of the Ministry of Education…
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Students Build AI Tools for Farmers and Urban Planners in Africa
A 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis during Africa AI Literacy Week has led to the…
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Ai Kenya launches ‘Augmented Thinking’ Workshop Series for African Executives
Ai Kenya, a leading player in Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape, has announced a new executive training series titled Augmented Thinking:…
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BUSINESS
I&M Group Taps ThetaRay for AI-Powered AML Compliance Across East Africa
I&M Group PLC has entered a strategic partnership with ThetaRay, a global leader in cognitive AI for financial crime compliance,…
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OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
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ChatGPT in the Workplace Overtakes Copilot, Redefines Productivity
Microsoft thought Copilot would be the AI star of the office. But guess what? People keep going back to ChatGPT…
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How AI is Revolutionizing Agriculture in Kenya
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be applied across various fields, including agriculture. In Kenya, many farmers are embracing smart farming…
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How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
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Microsoft Launches Open-Source AI Tool to Help Save Tanzania’s Endangered Giraffes
Tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new open-source AI tool designed to help conservationists track and protect…
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Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
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Kenyan Student Team in Top Three Finalists at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during…
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The Double Sided World of AI in Business and Marketing; Smart Targeting or Invasion of Privacy
In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to…
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Phyllis Migwi: Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise.…
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AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
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Safaricom, iXAfrica Partner to Launch East Africa’s First AI-Ready Data Centre
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre…
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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Formula 1 Betting Got Smarter: How Kenyan Players Can Stay Ahead in 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season keeps all the observers at the edge. The top teams are chasing the Constructors’ crown.…
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Aaron Bugal: AI and Cybersecurity – Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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AI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity Without Replacing Humans
Since the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), people worldwide have raised concerns, chief among them: Will AI take away our…
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Liquid, Christian Aid, and IBM Partner to Boost Digital Skills in Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a Cassava Technologies company, has teamed up with Christian Aid and IBM for a digital upskilling workshop…
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Atlas Cloud Taps IBM Watsonx to Boost AI Innovation in Morocco
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has announced a collaboration with IBM and its…
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African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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Second Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit Set for May 15
The 2nd edition of the Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit is set to take place on May 15, 2025, at Mövenpick…
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Generative AI and Copyright Infringement: Why the Next Big Tech Lawsuits May Be About Art
Generative AI is changing creativity-posing fundamental questions about copyright infringement. The latest trend for many is the Ghibli-style artwork created…
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AI – A Double-Edged Sword in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has ushered in a new era of innovation, transforming industries and reshaping…
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Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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KK Security Launches AI-powered National Security Operations Centre in Nairobi
KK Security has announced the launch of its AI-powered National Security Operations Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The company says this…
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Is Gmail’s AI Search a Game-Changer or a Privacy Nightmare?
On March 20, 2025, Google unveiled its new AI-powered Gmail search feature, promising faster and more relevant email retrieval. Rather…
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UK Tech Firm Syntura Launches East Africa’s First AI and Cybersecurity Hub
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded to Africa with the launch of the Syntura Experience Center, the region’s first…
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Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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Airtel Africa Launches AI Powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria. This service, which offers…
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Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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Meta’s AI Chip Strategy: Could This Shake Up the AI Hardware Market?
Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip, which represents a monumental strategic shift for the social media giant,…
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AI Integration in PR: A Growing Opportunity
The public relations (PR) industry is undergoing a significant shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly important role. According…
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TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule
Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s Ryan Mule for an exclusive deep dive into…
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Microsoft Pledges $1M to Close Nigeria’s AI Skills Gap
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million aimed at training one million Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
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VFS Global Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for UK Visa Customers in 141 Countries
VFS Global has rolled out a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK. The…
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OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users as Growth Accelerates
OpenAI has claimed a historic milestone of reaching 400 million active weekly users. The AI creator powering ChatGPT is showing…
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Datamellon Expands into East Africa, Calls for AI Adoption at AI Innovation Summit
With integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into operations, business leaders can achieve efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This was the…
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AI for Public Good: New Global Initiative Unveiled
A new global public interest AI partnership, with an initial investment of $400 million, was unveiled to promote AI in…
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Alibaba Joins Apple’s AI Game After DeepSeek Snub
Apple has chosen Alibaba as its partner in bringing the Apple Intelligence platform to China. This follows an examination by…
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AI Governance Must Serve All, Especially Global South – PM Modi
India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has said that AI Governance is all about ensuring access to all, especially for…
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US VP JD Vance Warns Against AI Censorship, Overregulation
United States Vice President JD Vance stated that the country firmly believes AI should remain free from ideological bias. He…
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CS Kabogo, Amb. Thigo Lead Kenyan Delegation as France AI Summit Begins
ICT and Digital Economy CS William Kabogo and Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo are heading the Kenyan…
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Wojtek Piorko: Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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Smart Africa Launches the Africa AI Council to Drive the Continent’s AI Ambitions
Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries, has announced the establishment of the Africa AI Council. According to a…
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NTT DATA Launches Smart AI Agent to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool…
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MCK Invites Public Participation On AI Media Guidelines
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is inviting Kenyans to issue feedback on the proposed guidelines concerning the use of…
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AI and Machine Learning Integration to Drive Online Trading in 2025
The financial market is about to undergo a fundamental change. As we enter 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning…
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[TechTrends Podcast] How INDOS is Transforming Africa’s Industrial Operations with AI
In this fourth episode, I speak to Ahmed Nounou, an entrepreneur behind INDOS, a company that is revolutionizing industrial operations…
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AI-Powered Forex Robots: Transforming Currency Trading in Africa
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, and the financial sector is no exception. Among the most significant…
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Exclusive Networks Africa Named Supermicro Regional Distributor
Supermicro Inc., a leader in application-optimised total IT, has announced the appointment of Exclusive Networks Africa as its distributor for…
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Meta-Sponsored Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon Drives Innovation at Kenya Innovation Week 2024
The recently concluded Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon, hosted during Kenya Innovation Week 2024, spotlighted Africa’s brightest tech minds as…
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How Samsung is Leading the AI Transformation in Key Global Markets
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer theories or thing that we hope, and wish will happen in the future. AI is…
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Orange Partners With OpenAI and Meta to Expand its Open-Source AI Models to African Languages
Orange has announced that it will partner with OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI Large Language models (LLMs) to understand…
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New Report Calls for Ethical AI Governance and Inclusive Laws in East and Southern Africa
New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and…
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AI in Fintech Market to reach USD 70.1 billion by 2033
The fintech industry worldwide is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to market forecasts,…
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SEforALL and IBM Unveil AI Solutions for Energy and Urban Growth
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) unveiled new AI-powered solutions to support sustainable urban development globally. The…
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Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative In Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya aimed at training 1 million people in AI…
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SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio
SAS, a leader in data and AI, has announced the acquisition of the principal software assets of Hazy, a pioneer…
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Anthony Hutia: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Driving AI and Tech Growth in Kenya
Samsung is making significant strides in the Kenyan market, by establishing innovative partnerships that are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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Google Deepens African Investment With Sh 748 Million for AI Training
Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has announced a $5.8 million ( Sh 748 million) in Google.org funding to support…
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South African AI Body Raises Concerns Over LinkedIn’s AI Training Model
South African AI Association (SAAIA) has raised concerns over LinkedIn’s use of data to train AI models without consent. SAAIA…
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Gerald Maithya: AI entrepreneurs hold the key to an era of unprecedented opportunity for Africa
It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve…
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Pancras Mutuma: We are now past the AI scare for communications jobs; it’s time to make it work for us
In the past two years, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an explosion of advancements, with ChatGpt emerging…
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Alex Okosi: How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time…
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Google supports Jacaranda Health’s use of Gen AI for mothers and babies
Jacaranda Health has announced the culmination of a six month Google.org fellowship program aimed at transforming the potential of Generative…
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Kenya’s Digital Security Lags Amid High Online Activity: Report
Kenya is digitally an insecure environment despite having a highly engaged online population. This is according to the Navigating Kenya’s…
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Google rolls out custom Gems, as image generation with Imagen 3 makes a comeback
Business and Enterprise Gemini Advanced subscribers can now start creating and chatting with Gems, the custom versions of Gemini that…
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AWS reaffirms its commitment to cloud and AI development in Africa
AWS has reinforced its commitment to expand its cloud and AI services in Africa. At the AWS Summit, 2024 held…
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