artificial intelligence (AI) Stories

The future of leadership? AI replacing human CEOs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 24, 2025

Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.

Google unveils tool to flag AI-generated content
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 22, 2025

As generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and others have surged in popularity, so too have concerns about their misuse.

AI-driven motion capture is transforming sports and exercise science
The Conversation  |  May 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we track and analyse athletic movement. A new wave of markerless motion capture technology promises to mak...

Ethiopian PM calls for homegrown AI to propel Africa's development
XINHUA  |  May 18, 2025

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...

Government urges universities to embed AI in all training programmes
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 15, 2025

Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Duolingo says it’s replacing contractors with AI
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...

Suno AI: Empowering Kenyan artists in era of AI-driven music creation
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 20, 2025

Suno AI is a groundbreaking platform that empowers users to craft original songs by simply entering text prompts.

Artificial Intelligence: The new best friend? How people are turning to AI for life decisions
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 03, 2025

Chatbots and virtual assistants are filling the emotional and advisory gaps that were once the domain of human connections, raising the question of wh...

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Kenya to regulate AI with new strategy amid growing concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The government is keen to harness the technology's potential while ensuring its ethical and responsible use.

How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 04, 2024

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

Kenya endorses blueprint to guide use of AI in military operations
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 13, 2024

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

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with test AI software rolling out this year and next
Reuters  |  Sep 10, 2024

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...

Google introduces Gemini Live as a new AI player to compete with ChatGPT
Amina Wako  |  Aug 14, 2024

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."

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