Artificial Intelligence Stories
Current AI does not genuinely “think”. Instead, it relies on logical shortcuts, known as heuristics, that sacrifice precision for speed. This means th...
The report further notes that while not everyone working in a scam centre is a victim of human trafficking, many of those held against their will are...
Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...
Pope Leo XIV told politicians in Rome not to forget that artificial intelligence is a tool. He warned, "Our personal life has greater value than any a...
One of the most practical benefits of the new Writing Help feature is its potential to reduce “minimal exits” — those quick but frequent moments when...
The new capability allows Gemini to "see" what’s happening in videos, including recognising people, objects, actions, emotions, and spoken dialogue an...
The feature, which is rolling out globally to selected countries including Kenya, is available on both iOS and Android, but users must update to the l...
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that despite the region’s complex security threats, they also offer a chance to develop homegrown...
Videos created with Veo 3 amazed users on Twitter with their lifelike quality while simultaneously sparking unease as the line between real and fake c...
Kenyans, particularly on social media, reacted not with silence but with satire: memes, parodies, and comedic impersonations of Tanzanian President Sa...
Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.
As generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and others have surged in popularity, so too have concerns about their misuse.
Developed by local technology company IST Legal, the platform is designed to assist lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and legal researchers with services...
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we track and analyse athletic movement. A new wave of markerless motion capture technology promises to mak...
The PM said homegrown AI can serve as a catalyst for inclusive prosperity by injecting a pivotal momentum into the achievement of the African Union's...
Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.
Meanwhile, tech companies have a crucial role. In this regard, Turk announced that his Office and UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO are offeri...
Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...
The IMCTC urges governments and security agencies to take immediate action to counter these growing threats, calling for stronger tools, better financ...
Suno AI is a groundbreaking platform that empowers users to craft original songs by simply entering text prompts.
Speaking while responding to questions from Senators, Kabogo said the government had already partnered with the European Union (EU) to develop a compr...
The findings by the International Energy Agency suggest the twin trends will eclipse the traditional focus on universal electrification as the primary...
The new AI builder aims to streamline the process for beginners and help WordPress.com remain competitive in the ever-growing market of website builde...
Chatbots and virtual assistants are filling the emotional and advisory gaps that were once the domain of human connections, raising the question of wh...
Noordin emphasised the need for Kenya to develop strong policies to address cyberspace vulnerabilities.
Although AI adoption in Kenya is still in its early stages, it promises to enhance the capabilities of surgeons, reduce human error and provide safer...
Cartoonist Gideon Kibet and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi were reportedly abducted after sharing AI-generated images depicting Kenyan President William Rut...
In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering attacks, with 42 per cent of organisations reporting such incidents.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...
The government is keen to harness the technology's potential while ensuring its ethical and responsible use.
