Tag: artificial intelligence
AOT Lagos 6.0: Unleashing AI’s Potential in Lagos’ Digital Economy
The sixth edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) will take place on December 5, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The one-day conference, themed “AI...
How AI is Revolutionising the Legal Sector in Africa
Africa's legal industry has long struggled with inefficiencies, limited access to justice, and high barriers to entry for legal services. A 2022 report by The Lawyers Hub highlighted that the adoption of...
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...
Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Insights from Kenya, Ghana, and the AU
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point of global discussions, especially around the need for regulatory frameworks. This conversation is just as crucial in Africa, but the continent faces unique challenges....
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,...
ChatGPT Introduces Search Feature to Compete with Google
OpenAI is enhancing its AI bot, ChatGPT, by integrating a real-time search feature, challenging Google's dominance as a search engine. This new tool, currently available to a limited number of US users,...
The Role of AI in Reducing Animal Testing in Scientific Research
From animal lovers to laboratory technicians, no one enjoys subjecting animals to scientific testing. This practice ensures that drugs and other substances are safe for human use. Researchers have long sought alternatives...
Africa Embraces AI with “Rabat Consensus” at High-Level Forum
The first African high-level forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) concluded on Wednesday in Sale, northwestern Morocco, with a significant milestone- adopting the 'Rabat Consensus'. This consensus, a comprehensive framework for AI application...
