Tag: AI
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Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai for $2B
Apple confirmed Thursday that it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli artificial intelligence startup focused on machine learning for audio and communication—marking a second sale to Apple by founder Aviad Maizels, who previously led PrimeSense, acquired by Apple in 2013 in a deal widely estimated at about $350 million. The purchase price for Q.ai was not…
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🇺🇸 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has quietly assembled a sophisticated surveillance arsenal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has quietly assembled a sophisticated surveillance arsenal that reaches deep into the everyday digital lives of migrants, from their mobile phones to their inboxes and social feeds.[1][2][3] For African migrants in the U.S. and those with family in the diaspora, this expanding dragnet shows how technology built in the…
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🇲🇦 Nvidia Targets Morocco As Next Hub in Africa Ai Push
Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling a deeper push into the continent’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move follows the company’s June entry into South Africa, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to launch what it described as Africa’s first AI factory. Nvidia has since said it plans to…
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Mafia Scandal Rocks NBA Stars as Hollywood Embraces AI and Washington Faces Fresh Political Turmoil
A sweeping wave of controversy, innovation, and political maneuvering has gripped headlines in the United States this week — from an alleged Mafia-linked gambling scandal involving NBA players to Hollywood’s latest fascination with artificial intelligence, and a standoff in Washington where Senator Tammy Baldwin is fighting to steer the nation through a renewed government shutdown…
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The linguistic diversity of Africa and Its absence in AI development
Although Africa is home to a huge proportion of the world’s languages – well over a quarter according to some estimates – many are missing when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This is both an issue of a lack of investment and readily available data. Most AI tools, such as ChatGPT,…
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Japan unveils $5.5B plan, AI training to boost Africa ties
At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba launched a bold push to deepen ties with Africa by proposing a new “Indian Ocean–Africa economic zone,” aimed at linking economies across the Indian Ocean—including India and the Middle East—with African nations. Tokyo pledged $5.5 billion in loans, arranged…
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New Face of Education: AI-Enhanced Learning
AI-Enhanced Learning: Revolutionizing Education and Training In recent times, with the boom of technology, we’ve seen AI emerge as more than just an internet fad. It is now encapsulated in our lives. Whether you wanna learn something new, get feedback on your work or add value to your content, AI can help you with all…
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TIME Magazine released its 2024 list of the Most Influential People in AI
TIME Magazine released its 2024 list of the Most Influential People in AI, based on interviews with industry experts. But one major name is missing—Elon Musk. The cover spotlights actress Scarlett Johansson, while notable figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Ilya Sutskever are not featured. Some notable Pan-African figures featured on the 2024…
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Best Language Models for Pan-Africans: Empowering African Voices in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) continue to advance, the importance of developing language models that cater specifically to the diverse languages and cultures across Africa has never been greater. Pan-Africans, who seek to unify and uplift the continent through shared identity and values, need AI tools that reflect and respect this…
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