News with the tag "Africa AI innovation"

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is intensifying its commitment to bolstering Africa’s digital economy through open-source artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Recently, Meta’s representatives engaged with policymakers, academics, experts, and entrepreneurs in South Africa, emphasizing the imp...

Hackathon Africa’s highly anticipated second edition, generously funded by the AfricaPlan Foundation, commenced with a flourish as 20 talented graduates from the Southeast region embarked on a transformative journey. The program, spanning three months, aims to immerse participants in the cutting-edg...

DXwand, a dynamic Cairo and Dubai-based startup, recently celebrated a pivotal moment, securing a robust $4 million Series A funding. UAE’s Shorooq Partners and Cairo’s Algebra Ventures led the charge and demonstrated their confidence in DXwand’s innovative vision. Existing investor Dubai Future Dis...

As the world stands on the cusp of a technological revolution, the conversation around the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly pivotal. This is particularly relevant in Africa, where AI’s transformative potential is matched by the urgent need for ethical guideline...

In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligen...

In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligen...

In an ambitious initiative to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) education and innovation across the African continent. Data Scientists Network (DSN), or Data Science Nigeria, is making significant strides toward nurturing one million data-driven innovators. These innovators will be armed with the...

Distinguished experts and thought leaders from diverse corners of the world converged for the inaugural “Future of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Information Security in Africa Global Summit 2023,” hosted in Livingstone last week. The summit’s principal focus was to set a course toward cre...