How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-11-04 07:30:32

How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa

With advancements in biotechnology, we’re also able to modify and edit genes to fortify plants or enable them to resist pests.

Brands to increase AI adoption in their interactions with customers, report shows
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-09-28 20:18:56

Brands to increase AI adoption in their interactions with customers, report shows

The report, however, notes that although people are aware they are interacting with AI, they still want to retain the sense of speaking with a human.

Kenya endorses blueprint to guide use of AI in military operations
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-09-13 13:03:26

Kenya endorses blueprint to guide use of AI in military operations

During that first summit, around 60 nations, including China, endorsed a more modest "call to action" without any legal commitments.

Ruto says govt plans to curb AI-driven disinformation to safeguard democracy
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-12 16:31:31

Ruto says govt plans to curb AI-driven disinformation to safeguard democracy

The move comes at a time when AI-driven disinformation campaigns are causing widespread concern globally.

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with test AI software rolling out this year and next
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-10 08:30:08

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with test AI software rolling out this year and next

Apple and technology companies around the world are racing to add AI to products, and phones are expected to be among the most important battlegrounds.

Search for AI skills, jobs in Kenya hits record high in 2024
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-22 16:35:36

Search for AI skills, jobs in Kenya hits record high in 2024

The report shows that in the eight months to August this year, Kenyans have searched for AI more than ever before.

Google introduces Gemini Live as a new AI player to compete with ChatGPT
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-08-14 17:18:16

Google introduces Gemini Live as a new AI player to compete with ChatGPT

Google describes it as "like having a sidekick in your pocket who you can chat with about new ideas or practice with for an important conversation."

Google expands AI-powered wildfire tracker to 17 new countries including Kenya
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-07-31 11:04:52

Google expands AI-powered wildfire tracker to 17 new countries including Kenya

The move aims to enhance community preparedness and response to the growing threat of wildfires.

Kenya ranks second in Africa on AI preparedness
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-28 17:38:24

Kenya ranks second in Africa on AI preparedness

It ranks behind South Africa with an index score of 0.45. South Africa scored 0.5.

From Swahili to Zulu, African techies develop AI language tools
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-17 07:22:08

From Swahili to Zulu, African techies develop AI language tools

In Kenya, health tech firm Jacaranda Health has pioneered the first large language model operating in Swahili to improve maternal healthcare in East Africa.

UN adopts landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2024-03-21 23:44:56

UN adopts landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence

The General Assembly also recognized AI systems’ potential to accelerate and enable progress towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

AI technology: New bullet likely to drive African economies
  • Author: Rading Biko
  • Date: 2024-03-05 11:18:57

AI technology: New bullet likely to drive African economies

China has allocated $600 billion to grow its AI industry in the African continent.

New Samsung Galaxy S24 Series now available in Kenya
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-02-19 07:24:51

New Samsung Galaxy S24 Series now available in Kenya

Galaxy AI introduces innovative features such as Live Translate and Chat Assist, facilitating barrier-free communication.

UN advisory council on AI calls for global regulations to guide technology
  • Author: Apollo Ochieng
  • Date: 2024-02-15 13:03:52

UN advisory council on AI calls for global regulations to guide technology

The advisory body notes that AI has in some instances been seen to reinforce biases and expand surveillance in certain jurisdictions.

Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-18 11:31:04

Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne

The premium S24 Ultra unveiled at the event was said to have the capability to translate foreign language phone calls and texts while they were taking place.

Kenyan Philip Thigo Joins UN Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence
  • Author: Paul Aginnah
  • Date: 2023-10-27 15:20:50

Kenyan Philip Thigo Joins UN Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence

Known for his expertise in technology, data, and public policy, Philip Thigo has recently been appointed to the prestigious UN high-level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, solidifying his role as a key representative for the continent's engagement with crucial AI matters.

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2023-10-23 08:59:02

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

The threat is plain to see -- AI writing programs allow budding authors to produce in a matter of day novels that could in the past have taken months or years to write.

US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2023-10-18 08:44:24

US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China

The measures are the latest chapter in the policy started under the Trump administration to limit Beijing's ability to gain ground and become a leading tech economy.

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