Today: October 30, 2024
In a significant milestone for Africa’s fintech landscape, Moniepoint announced yesterday, October 29, that it has successfully raised $110 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion and securing its status as the continent’s eighth unicorn. This…
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for Mac users to turn to their Apple desktops and laptops to satisfy their gaming cravings. In order to enjoy gaming on a Mac in the best way possible, though, it’s worth investing in a gaming…
In a press briefing on September 18, Â U.S. Department of State officials Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, and Joy Basu, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs reviewed the US-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa…
Dr. Benjamin Harvey, CEO of AI Squared, secured $13.8 million in funding through a unique LinkedIn pitch to former TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson. According to Forbes report, in February 2022, Harvey wrote to Dr. Ferguson, “Here’s some of the work that we’re…
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, founded by London-based Zimbabwean billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa has teamed up with global tech giant Google Cloud and artificial intelligence company Anthropic to deliver cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and generative AI (gen AI) solutions…
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to integrate Google’s artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, into its upcoming iPhone software, according to reports from Bloomberg. This potential collaboration between the two tech giants could mark a significant development in the AI industry and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for combating corruption in Africa by providing advanced tools for detecting irregularities, enhancing transparency, and streamlining public services. By analyzing vast datasets, AI can uncover patterns indicative of corrupt practices in government procurement, where contract awards…
Meta's social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Threads were down for many users Tuesday morning.…
Two of the world’s most prominent tech leaders are butting heads over the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Elon Musk is suing Microsoft-backed OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of deviating from the company’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence…
Jenn Creegan (Microsoft Advertising) at Advertising Week highlighted the transformative impact of generative AI on the advertising industry. Contrasting the previous year, where AI wasn’t the focal topic, this year was dominated by discussions on how generative AI can assist in shaping…
