Wits Students Awarded Prestigious Google PhD Fellowships
The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the…
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AfricAI Secures Exclusive Continental Rights to Deploy Advanced Robotics Platforms Across Africa in Landmark Deal with Micropolis Robotics
AfricAI (www.AfricAI.ai) has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive rights…
Burkina Faso Inaugurates New Mini Data Centers to Support Public Administration and “Zero External Data” Push
Burkina Faso will inaugurate two new mini data centers dedicated to public administration on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, marking a…
Rwanda to Pilot AI Technology in 50 Health Clinics Under Gates Foundation Initiative
Rwanda will pilot artificial intelligence-powered technology in more than 50 health clinics under a new initiative by the Gates Foundation…
Anthropic Economic Index Finds AI Use Concentrated in Coding as Reliability Limits Productivity Gains
Anthropic’s Economic Index offers a snapshot of how organisations and individuals are using large language models, based on the company’s…
Apple Reportedly Set to Unveil Gemini-Powered Siri Update in February
Apple is expected to unveil its first major Siri update powered by Google’s Gemini AI models in the second half…
Former Google Employees Launch Sparkli, a Generative AI App for Interactive Learning for Kids
Big Tech companies and startups are increasingly building generative AI tools for children, but many products rely heavily on text…
Tech Leaders at Davos Frame AI as a Geopolitical Weapon in U.S.-China Race
Top technology executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos are warning that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a geopolitical…
South African Artist Uses AI-Generated Comics to Spotlight Community Issues
Thembelani Mkhize, 32, is using AI-generated comics to highlight community issues and help residents better understand what is happening around…
2026 Predictions: Evolving Data Centres For An AI-Driven Future
The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what’s coming in 2026: AI’s full…