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Konza Technopolis Partnership With Acyberschool on AI & Cyber Security

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Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acyberschool to train one million Kenyan youths in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the just concluded Connected Africa Summit at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi 2024. This five-year partnership aims to empower young Kenyans and equip them to thrive in the digital economy. John Paul Okwiri, KoTDA CEO, emphasized the significance of the partnership in enhancing the Jitume program and accelerating digital skills development in Kenya. “This partnership with Acyberschool will…

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Latest: CrowdStrike accepts the award for ‘most epic fail’ after a global IT outage

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CrowdStrike accepts the award for ‘most epic fail’ after a global IT outage

A few weeks after its software update triggered a global IT meltdown, CrowdStrike isn’t shying away from the spotlight. The company’s president Michael Sentonas even took the stage at the Pwnie Awards to accept the award for Most Epic Fail. The awards took place at Def Con, right after the Black Hat conference where CrowdStrike had one of the biggest booths, giving out free T-shirts and action figures. A spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company’s message to attendees was one of “gratitude and appreciation for the Black Hat community.” Footage of Sentonas’ acceptance speech…

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Flutterwave Expands Digital Payment Services in Ghana with New License

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Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in Africa and enables it to offer a wide array of payment services in the country. Ghana has emerged as an attractive market for Flutterwave’s innovative products. The nation boasts a stable democracy, a young population well-versed in technology, and a high mobile internet penetration rate of 71%. These factors create an environment conducive to rapid digital adoption. The Ghanaian…

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Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries

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Google Expands AI-Powered Wildfire Tracking to Kenya and 16 Other Countries

Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya. The AI-powered tool, according to Google, is designed to help communities better prepare for and respond to the increasing threat of wildfires. It provides accurate and up-to-date information on wildfire boundaries directly in Google Search and Maps. The expansion comes as the world experiences a surge in wildfires, with countries across Europe and Africa particularly affected. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the wildfire tracking model analyses satellite imagery and other data sources to deliver…

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Canva acquires latest Leonardo.ai to boost its generative AI efforts

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Canva acquires Leonardo.ai

Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, as the company looks to deepen its investments in its AI tech stack. The deal’s financial terms weren’t disclosed, but Canva co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams said it’s a mix of cash and stock. Leonardo.ai’s 120 employees, including the executive team, will join Canva. “Leonardo will continue to run independently of Canva with a focus on rapid innovation, research, and development, now backed by Canva’s resources,” Adams told TechCrunch. “We’ll keep offering all of Leonardo’s existing tools…

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South Africa launches New Artificial Intelligence Industry Association

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Artificial Intelligence

South Africa, known for its burgeoning technological landscape, is taking a significant step towards embracing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) will be officially launched on July 19, 2023, in partnership with the esteemed Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), a prominent hub for AI innovation in South Africa. The association’s mission is to engage individuals and organizations, provide research and analysis to inform decision-making, assist with policy-making, connect buyers and suppliers, support SMMEs, attract foreign investment, help African tech companies access international markets,…

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App for Windows PCs is now  officially  available.

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Google's Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially to be had

App for Windows PCs is now  officially  available. A PC  model of the app, which makes it a cinch to  share  documents  among  gadgets like Android  phones and Chromebooks, has been in beta for  some months,  however  it is now  equipped for  high time. Nearby Share for Windows,  to be had as an app  download on PCs  across the world, has now been  installed  by  more than 1.7 million people. With  images and  videos being the  most  popular  file  types to  send, we’ve  seen over 50 million  files transferred  between…

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How Best Technology Shapes the Future of Work

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Tech Shapes Future Work

Technology plays a vital role in shaping the work and businesses of the future. Here are several ways in which technology can chart a path for the future: Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Automation and AI technologies are transforming various industries by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Repetitive and mundane tasks can be automated, allowing employees to focus on more complex and creative work. AI can also provide data-driven insights and decision-making support, improving business outcomes. Remote Work and Collaboration Tools: Advances in communication and collaboration technologies enable remote work…

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Latest: Google Bard Debuts in Swahili, Expanding Its Language Reach.

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Google Bard Debuts in Swahili, Expanding Language Reach

Google is expanding Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili. Swahili becomes the first African language to be included, pushing Bard’s reach to 59 new countries across territories. The expansion includes new features that allow users to better customize their experience, and boost their creativity. With this expansion, Bard is now available in most parts of the world, including countries in the European Union (EU), and in the most widely spoken languages, such as Swahili, Chinese, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi. Bard now allows users to…

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HR tech startup Propel to open Best talent economy.

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HR tech startup Propel wants to power the open talent economy via tech communities

In the latest development, Propel, a Lagos- and Berlin-based startup that wants to build sustainable talent pipelines for communities and help global companies derisk the process of hiring remote talent from emerging markets, particularly in Africa, has secured €2.5 million (~$2.74 million) in seed investment. The round was led by Amsterdam-based No Such Ventures, with participation from APX (an accelerator by Axel Springer Digital Ventures and Porsche Digital), Golden Egg Check and Future of Learning Fund. The startup, founded in 2020 by Sunkanmi Ola, Seun Owolabi and Abel Agoi, intends…

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