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Namibia launches AI-assisted learning pilot project to reach 2,500 students by 2026
XINHUA  |  Aug 07, 2025

The project seeks to develop a scalable blueprint for AI-assisted learning in Namibia's public education system by integrating AI tutoring with tradit...

OpenAI unveils locally-run AI models for desktops and laptops
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

The smaller model, gpt-oss-20b, is compact enough to run directly on consumer-grade personal computers, while the larger gpt-oss-120b can operate on a...

New WhatsApp update warns users before joining unknown group chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

This update comes as part of WhatsApp’s broader push, in partnership with Meta and OpenAI, to combat scam operations run by organised criminal network...

Search engines under scrutiny after private ChatGPT conversations leak
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

The exposure stems from a misconfigured share feature in the ChatGPT app, which was introduced earlier this year by OpenAI.

Elon Musk’s xAI to launch text-to-video feature for Grok chatbot in October 2025
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 29, 2025

The feature will allow users to create full videos, including synchronized audio, from simple text prompts.

ChatGPT 'therapy sessions' are not private, warns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

Sam Altman emphasised that while millions are turning to AI tools for guidance, emotional support, or even informal therapy, the chats are not private...

OpenAI set to launch GPT-5 in August, promises major leap in AI performance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 25, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had said that the new model will be faster, smarter, and more intuitive than any existing model in the world.

ChatGPT now handles over 2.5 billion prompts a day, OpenAI confirms
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

The numbers, confirmed by OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander, highlights just how embedded ChatGPT has become in people’s daily routines from answeri...

ChatGPT can now 'think and act' on your behalf: Here’s what you need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Announced this week on Thursday, the update allows ChatGPT to plan, reason, and execute multi-step actions using a new suite of tools and short-term m...

OpenAI to launch AI-powered browser, challenging Google Chrome with conversational web experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

Unlike traditional browsers that rely on search bars, tabs, and manual URL entry, OpenAI’s upcoming product will be built around a conversational inte...

Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major AI shift
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

These models are, however, being evaluated for integration into a new version of Siri, designed to be significantly more intelligent and conversationa...

ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 06, 2025

The recent announcement marks a significant step in the company’s effort to expand its AI assistant’s capabilities beyond chat-based queries.

Worldcoin to resume Kenya operations after police drop investigation
Reuters  |  Jun 20, 2024

Worldcoin is being rolled out by Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Its website says it has signed up 5.7 million user...

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