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Rise of the Machines: African Students Fear AI Will Steal Their Jobs

[Nov 16 9:30 PM] African university students are concerned about the impact of AI on job prospects, while experts argue for a balanced approach that embraces technology while mitigating its potential negative effects. Job Preservation vs. Development: The AI…

Withanage Foundation Bets Big on African AI With Launch of Research, Investment Program

[Nov 10 8:30 AM] The Withanage Foundation is launching a research and development program and $500 million investment vehicle to support AI development in African agriculture, finance, and governance. AI for Data-Driven Innovation The Swiss-based Withanage…

Blockchain Expert: Clearer Regulations Can Boost AI and Web3 Adoption

[Oct 12 5:30 AM] Artificial Intelligence and Web3, are powerful technologies which when combined can create smarter and more decentralized systems, Mario Casiraghi, the co-founder of Singularity DAO, has asserted. Although both technologies have developed…

Nigeria to Launch $1.5M Initiative to Boost AI Development

[Oct 5 9:30 AM] Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced a $1.5 million initiative to boost the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This fund, supported by Luminate, a global…

Kenya Acting to Curb AI Disinformation, President Ruto Says

[Sep 14 9:30 PM] Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster…

Zuckerberg, Spotify Founder Advocate for Open-Source AI in Europe

[Aug 25 9:30 AM] Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek advocate for open-source AI in Europe. The two tech leaders believe that open-source AI can drive innovation and give Europe a competitive edge. However, they warn that fragmented regulations and uneven enforcement are…

US, African Nations Discuss Responsible AI Use in Military Applications

[Aug 24 1:30 AM] The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines…

Lack of Cohesion Hinders AI Adoption in Africa, NEPAD Boss Says

[Aug 22 3:30 AM] Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture…

South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback

[Aug 15 12:30 PM] South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI…

African Union greenlights AI adoption across member states

[Aug 11 7:20 AM] The strategy aims to fast-track AI development and adoption in Africa, driving innovation and growth that aligns with Nigeria’s digital transformation goals.

East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts

[Aug 6 6:30 AM] Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme…

Huawei Aims to Drive AI Adoption in Africa With Data Center Expansion

[Jul 31 8:30 AM] Chinese tech giant Huawei says it will leverage its experience to help African customers. The company aims to achieve this by providing storage products and services to manage data. Huawei will also offer cloud services to support African…

AI Preparedness Index: South Africa Best Prepared African Country; Nigeria Ranks Outside the Continent’s Top 7

[Jul 17 5:20 AM] The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index reveals that only seven African countries have preparedness indices of 0.4 or more. South Africa leads the continent with a score of 0.5, while the Republic of…

69% of Meme Coin Investors Buy for Fun — Study Delves Into Investor Sentiments on Meme Coins

[Jul 28, 2023 3:30 PM] A new study conducted in May 2023 sought to uncover insights, perspectives, and outlooks on meme coins from crypto investors around the world. The online survey of 1,503 participants aimed to gauge meme coins’ potential in the cryptocurrency…