TECNO Launches AI-Powered Ecosystem in Kenya, Leading the Future of Smart Living

TECNO, a dominant force in Africa's smartphone market, has launched its innovative AI-powered ecosystem in Kenya, solidifying its commitment to advancing technology on the continent. The launch signals a new phase of smart living in Africa, following recent AI-driven developments such as AI-powered surveillance for wildlife conservation and OPPO's AI LinkBoost technology enhancing smartphone connectivity…

October 5, 20240Comments

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Google Launches AI-Powered Video Search for a Smarter Web Experience

In an exciting leap forward for digital search, Google has just launched an innovative feature that lets users search the web by simply recording a video. This latest feature, available for Android and iPhone users globally, allows you to point your camera at an object, ask a question about it, and instantly receive search results…

October 4, 20240Comments

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African Satellite Manufacturing Investment Set to Reach $2.6bn by 2030

According to the 2024 African Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Market Report, released by Space in Africa, investment in satellite manufacturing by African governments is projected to reach an impressive $2.6bn between September 2024 and 2030. This is a significant increase from the $1.9bn invested between 2018 and August 2024. By 2030, 72 satellites are expected…

October 4, 20240Comments

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OpenAI Raises $6.6bn, Valued at $157bn Amid AI Boom

OpenAI, the company behind the AI chatbot ChatGPT, has raised $6.6bn in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to an astounding $157bn (£118bn). This positions OpenAI among the world's most valuable startups, on par with investment giants like Goldman Sachs and surpassing the market value of many of America's largest companies. Investors, including early…

October 3, 20240Comments

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Ghanaian President and AfCFTA Secretary Drive Digital Innovation at Africa Soft Power Symposium

This week, global policymakers, industry leaders, and experts gathered in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to discuss critical topics shaping Africa's digital future. A prominent event was the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, organized by Africa Soft Power (ASP) in collaboration with Convene Africa. The event focused on the critical role…

October 3, 20240Comments

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Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution

Ambassador Fashina Olaoluwa, representing Nigeria at the Best Diplomatic Conference in the United Kingdom (UK), highlighted Nigeria's status as Africa's leading financial technology (FinTech) hub. In his address, he emphasized how Nigeria has been a key player in fostering a fair, inclusive technological ecosystem and closing the digital divide across the continent. Nigeria's Commitment to…

October 2, 20240Comments

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Samsung Fortnite downloads complaint

Epic Games has accused Samsung of making it overly complicated for users to download its popular video game, Fortnite, on specific Samsung mobile devices. In a legal complaint Epic Games plans to file, the company alleges that users must go through as many as "21 steps" to download and play Fortnite on new Samsung products.…

September 30, 20240Comments

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Meta Fined €91m for GDPR Breaches on Password Storage by Irish DPC

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been fined €91m (£75m) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the storage of user passwords. The investigation, initiated in April 2019, was a result of Meta's admission to the DPC that it had stored certain social media users' passwords in…

September 29, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Adjusts AI Tool Recall for Enhanced Privacy After User Concerns

After facing criticism over privacy concerns, Microsoft has made significant changes to a new AI-powered tool. Initially set to launch with regular activity screenshots, experts labelled the tool a potential "privacy nightmare" when it was first unveiled in May 2024. Following the backlash, the tech giant postponed its release and plans to relaunch it in…

September 28, 20240Comments

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Rwanda Seeks Stronger Ties with South Korea to Boost Trade and Investment

Rwanda seeks to build stronger partnerships with South Korea, focusing on human and technological capital and attracting more Korean investments to accelerate the country's shift from aid dependency to a trade-driven, industrialised industrialised economy. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe emphasised that South Korea's…

September 27, 20240Comments

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