AI and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa
June 14, 2024
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This…
Human-centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
June 10, 2024
By Won-joon Choi, EVP & Head of R&D Office, Mobile Experience Business at Samsung Electronics We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The…
Artificial intelligence (AI) could create a turning point for financial inclusion in Africa
April 19, 2024
By Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned. For millions of unbanked people, transactions…
Five governance strategies that can help accelerate the AI opportunity in Africa
April 18, 2024
By Akua Gyekye Over the last year and a half, the audience for AI has grown from IT experts to almost anyone with internet access. Large Language Models enable online users to interact with AI…
Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape
April 17, 2024
By Dr Jacki O’Neill The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years. Africa is on the verge of a transformative era that…
Flapmax Unveils Women in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fellowship on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
March 14, 2024
Flapmax has announced the launch of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative. The program aims to empower women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Africa tipped on four sectors that can benefit from AI
January 25, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African…
AI – How to Reap the Rewards Without Fearing the Consequences
January 2, 2024
By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager, Microsoft Kenya AI has been one of the most pervasive topics in global headlines over the past year, with experts both extolling the much-anticipated benefits of the technology and warning…
10 AI terms everyone should know
November 17, 2023
By Susanna Ray, Microsoft Source writer The term “AI” has been used in computer science since the 1950s, but most people outside the industry didn’t start talking about it until the end of 2022. That’s…