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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to address the continent's longstanding issue of patchy internet access. But is Starlink the solution Africa needs? What is Starlink? Starlink, a project under…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 26, 20240Comments

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MTN and ZTE Unveil Africa’s First 5G Maritime Network in Western Cape

In partnership with ZTE Corporation, MTN South Africa has launched Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime network in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This groundbreaking initiative, announced on September 19, aims to revolutionize maritime connectivity and enhance the region's economic prospects. By integrating cutting-edge technology, MTN and ZTE are set to boost tourism, support local fisheries, and…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 25, 20240Comments

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Can Africa’s Manufacturing Keep Pace with the Global Beauty Industry?

The global beauty industry, valued at over $500 billion, is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating continued expansion in the years to come. As global beauty brands race to innovate and meet demand, manufacturing capabilities, particularly in emerging markets like Africa, are under scrutiny. By 2030, business-to-business manufacturing spending in Africa is expected to reach…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 23, 20240Comments

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Lionsgate AI collaboration

Lionsgate, the studio behind blockbuster series like The Hunger Games and John Wick, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) company Runway. The deal will allow Runway to train a new AI model on Lionsgate's extensive film and TV archive, potentially reshaping content production. AI Integration in Film Production The partnership aims to…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 20, 20240Comments

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Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 1 Billion Social Media Followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as the first person to reach 1 billion followers across his social media platforms. This monumental figure results from combining followers from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Chinese platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou. Breaking the 1 Billion Mark Although this number doesn't equate to 1 billion individual followers due to…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 16, 20240Comments

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Musician accused of using bots and AI for streaming fraud

A musician from North Carolina, Michael Smith, has been charged with using artificial intelligence (AI) and thousands of bots to manipulate music streaming platforms and fraudulently earn millions in royalties. This case marks the first of its kind, as prosecutors allege that Smith generated AI-created songs, artificially used bots to inflate streaming numbers, and collected…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 6, 20240Comments

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South Korea Deepfake Scandal

South Korea is currently facing a significant deepfake scandal that has raised serious concerns about privacy, digital safety, and the misuse of technology. Deepfakes are artificially generated images or videos that use artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate accurate content, often creating highly realistic yet fake portrayals of individuals. Recently, it was revealed that numerous chat…

ByrwandatechnewsSeptember 3, 20240Comments

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How AI Is Shaping Klarna’s Future: Workforce Reductions and Increased Pay

Klarna, the buy now, pay later company, plans to significantly reduce its workforce through efficiencies gained from artificial intelligence (AI). After cutting its staff from 5,000 to 3,800 over the past year, Klarna aims to reduce its staff further 2,000 by leveraging AI in marketing and customer service. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski highlighted that these job…

ByrwandatechnewsAugust 28, 20240Comments

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