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…
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…
Africa tipped on strategies to accelerate AI adoption across the continent
April 8, 2024
With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged to collaborate to advance AI governance and drive adoption across the continent. Speaking during the…
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…
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…
Abu Dhabi Customs launches Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Tariff Management & Smart Classification System
December 8, 2022
Abu Dhabi Customs (ADC), in line with its vision to drive security, trade facilitation, and service excellence, launches new Smart Classification and Tariff Management System, positioning ADC at the forefront of the latest technological developments…