Africa’s first ‘AI factory’ could be a breakthrough for the continent
African tech firm Cassava Technologies announces plans to build the continent’s first “artificial intelligence factory,” in ...
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AI set to transform Tanzania's artistic industry
anzania’s art industry is poised ... Arts Council (BASATA) and the African Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (ARIFA) to explore the impact of AI on the creative sector.
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Amplifying Africa’s role in the global AI economy – why it hinges on mastering these key components
However, for AI to impact every part of the economy, the necessary skills must also exist across all parts of the economy. Africa has a unique role to play in creating this pool of skilled young ...
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The mirage of AI: South Africa’s reality check on the tech ‘utopia’
South Africa is witnessing a new form of digital colonialism, where global AI firms harvest local data to refine their models while offering little in return to the people whose information fuels ...
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Africa: Mind Your Language - the Battle for Linguistic Diversity in AI
"Using AI techniques ... by half a billion people around the world," said the tech mogul, his eyes fixed on his notes. "That brings our total to 249 languages, including 60 African languages ...
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Driving Africa’s creative industry to global success with AI
A few years ago, the idea of artificial intelligence writing songs, designing clothes, or editing movies might have sounded like science fiction. Today, it is a reality transforming industries ...