artificial intelligence (AI) Stories

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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