Africa Seeks Capital for Digital Networks to Power AI-Ready Energy Systems
Africa’s transition to a more modern energy system is being accompanied by a push to build the digital infrastructure needed…
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AI’s Promise in African Classrooms Hampered by Digital Divide, Analysis Warns
Artificial intelligence holds promise for transforming education in Africa, but a widening digital divide threatens to turn the technology into…
Five key insights we gained about AI in 2025
As 2025 closes, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date.…
UCT-Led AI Research Tailors Malaria and TB Drug Dosing to African Genetics
A collaboration between the University of Cape Town’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre and AI partner Ersilia Open Source…
South Africa Regulator Warns AI Poses Cyber and Stability Risks to Financial Sector
South Africa’s financial regulator has warned that artificial intelligence presents both significant opportunities and serious risks for the country’s financial…
Nvidia Targets Morocco as Next Hub in African AI Expansion
Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market in its expanding push to build artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa. The…
Meta to Acquire AI Firm Manus in Deal Aimed at Expanding Autonomous Agents
Meta Platforms said it is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence company, as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities…
Amazon Expands Alexa+ With New Travel, Home Services Integrations
Amazon is expanding its AI-powered digital assistant, Alexa+, with new integrations that will allow users to access additional online services…
ChatGPT Adds New Controls for Tone, Warmth and Emoji Use
Users of OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now fine-tune the chatbot’s personality, including how warm, enthusiastic or emoji-friendly its responses appear. OpenAI…
ChatGPT Rolls Out ‘Year in Review’ Feature for Subscribers
OpenAI is joining a growing list of subscription-based platforms by introducing a “year in review” feature for users of ChatGPT.…