According to Time Magazine, renowned Nigerian-American computer scientist Chinasa Okolo is one of the 100 most influential figures in Artificial Intelligence. The magazine made this public on Thursday through an online video featuring the recipients. According to TIME magazine, Ms Okolo, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, wrote portions for the African Union’s responsible AI […]

AI has become revolutionary in many industries, such as improving healthcare quality and efficiency in the financial industry, but it comes with a price; this quick advancement is terrible for the environment. According to an article in Nature Journal, energy consumption is rising with advances in artificial intelligence, which is concerning. This article seeks to […]

Canva, the popular graphic design platform, has recently announced a price increase for its Teams product. This change affects businesses and organisations that rely on Canva for collaborative design work. The price adjustment reflects Canva’s ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings and provide better value to its users. Read also: Google Gemini AI reintroduces […]

That year, Jennifer Hale, the voice of Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, joined her fellow voice actors on the picket line during the SAG-AFTRA strike 2023. Yet, while the fight is for equal remuneration or better terms of work, it is much more a fight for the survival of the occupation. “AI is coming for […]

Google has announced that its AI platform, Google Gemini AI, will again allow users to create AI-generated images of people. This feature, previously suspended in February 2024 due to concerns over inappropriate and historically inaccurate depictions, is set to roll out in the coming days. The reintroduction comes with new safeguards to prevent misuse and […]

In August, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) under Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) unveiled the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.  This strategic document lays out Nigeria’s roadmap for adopting AI across various sectors, aiming to position the country as a leader in AI innovation on the African continent. Read […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries worldwide, Africa stands at a crossroads in adopting this transformative technology. With the potential to boost economic growth, improve healthcare, and enhance education, AI also brings ethical concerns that must be carefully navigated. The challenge for African nations is leveraging AI’s benefits while ensuring its implementation is […]

Agripredict, a pioneering agricultural tech company, has launched an AI-based weather app designed to revolutionise farming in Zambia. The app is a comprehensive agricultural assistant that offers predictive insights to help farmers optimise their practices. What the App Offers The app utilises over 100 interconnected AI processes, including natural language processing (NLP) and satellite texture […]

In an age when artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising several industries, SearchGPT revolutionises information access and processing. SearchGPT uses the GPT-4 architecture to combine natural language comprehension with sophisticated search to give users an unmatched information retrieval experience. Google and other traditional search engines have indexed massive volumes of web data for decades, helping people […]

Google’s Gemini AI chatbot has been dramatically improved, which means it should work better and be available to more people. Google wants to include Gemini in more goods and services as part of this development, improving user experiences with its sophisticated features. Gemini is Google’s primary artificial intelligence model, designed to manage a broad spectrum […]

OpenAI has launched GPT-4o Mini, a groundbreaking small model designed to power ChatGPT and other AI applications with enhanced efficiency and performance. This latest innovation, announced on Thursday, July 18, 2024, aims to democratise access to advanced AI by significantly reducing costs while maintaining high-quality outputs. GPT-4o Mini is now available at a highly competitive […]

Bredhub-UBTECH and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, have established a collaboration to promote robotics and artificial intelligence inclusion for the university’s students and other community members. To accomplish this, the parties have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics education,” which will enable students and other staff members to […]

Moroccan artificial intelligence influencer Kenza Layli has made history by becoming the first Miss AI in a revolutionary virtual beauty pageant run by Fanvue’s World AI Creator Awards (WAICas). Layli’s victory over more than 1,500 computer-generated models shows the increasing impact of African tech expertise on a global scene. While Olivia C from Portugal, a […]

The University of Lagos, Nigeria, has launched an Artificial Intelligence-themed University Innovation Pod (UniPOD), an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme, to close the gap between research and innovation. According to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) statement, this innovative platform aims to enable African youth to lead industrial advancement and economic transformation. Read […]

A leading proponent of using artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit companies in many spheres, Pygentech is a tech trailblazer from Zimbabwe. Founded initially to use modern technologies to address practical challenges, Pygentech presents a complete array of AI solutions to drive corporate development and optimisation. Read also: OpenAI’s Strategy to Empower Humans in AI Training […]

ChatGPT was successful because human instructors told the AI model that controlled the bot what was good and wrong. Additional AI may make AI aids more innovative and more reliable for human teachers, according to OpenAI. With ChatGPT, OpenAI pioneered reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF). This method refines an AI model with human testers […]

The process of creating an artificial intelligence (AI) framework is now in progress, according to Felix Mutati, Zambia’s Minister of Science and Technology. The Zambian government has started a significant programme to use artificial intelligence (AI) to advance national development. The government and the esteemed Tony Blair Institute ( a renowned global advisory institute) are […]

New updates to Google’s Gemini AI platform have been revealed, giving developers access to more powerful tools and better capabilities. Google is introducing code execution features, adding Gemma 2 to Google AI Studio, and opening up the two million token context window for Gemini 1.5 Pro to all developers. Once reserved for developers on a […]

As technology increasingly enters mental health care, Sonia’s AI chatbot revolutionises therapy. This mental health chatbot provides personalised support using powerful artificial intelligence and sympathetic interaction. According to a study, 80% of individuals who have utilised OpenAI’s ChatGPT for mental health advice consider it to be a viable alternative to traditional therapy. On the other […]

The new social media tool Butterflies AI presents an exciting idea that questions conventional wisdom on online engagement. Users of an AI-driven platform can design and interact with autonomous artificial intelligence characters, sometimes called “Butterflies,” that independently create content. The social media terrain will change as tech behemoths like Meta and TikHub investigate related areas. […]