During the review, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) acknowledged the significant strides Ethiopia has made in its digital transformation journey. He emphasized the importance of the technology systems developed by…
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries has been nothing short of revolutionary. From healthcare to finance, AI has proven to be a game-changer, and…
In an age where innovation is paramount for maintaining competitiveness, Africa finds itself on the brink of a technological revolution poised to reshape its business landscape. Key technologies are propelling…
In the Zanzibar archipelago of Tanzania, rural farmers are using an AI-assisted app called Nuru that works in their native language of Swahili to detect a devastating cassava disease before…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are now economic activity, human behaviour and governance policies globally. But as with most technological innovations, the benefits and risks of AI are not distributed equally…
The United Nations has adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence as part of an effort to ensure the technology remains "safe, secure and trustworthy". The non-binding resolution, drafted…
An AI tool that creates digital twins of patients can predict our future health, according to a new study. Named Foresight, the tool uses generative pre-trained transformers, the same family of large…
Whether you’re a schoolteacher or university student, a workplace upskiller or a lifelong learner, there are generative AI tools you can use to make education more accessible, efficient and affordable.…
Twenty-five years ago your correspondent hired(rented) a cellphone in Congo. Each day, it cost what a typical local made in several months. The handset was as heavy as a half-brick and…
