Artificial Intelligence

The Tech Policy Shift: How Trump’s AI Plan Removes Barriers for Developers

In July 2025, the Trump administration released a 28-page tech blueprint, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” which functions as a new developer manifesto. It outlines over 90 technical policy positions across agencies with one goal: removing innovation barriers for AI builders. This technical deregulation is the plan’s nucleus. Why It Matters for Tech […]

Traditional Media on the Brink of Extinction in the Age of Generative AI

Traditional News Media on the Brink of Extinction in the Age of Generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT are revolutionizing online search experiences. While these innovations offer exciting possibilities, they are also posing significant challenges for traditional news websites. As AI-generated summaries become more prevalent in search results, many media publishers are finding their traffic—and consequently, their advertising revenue—dwindling at an alarming rate. This shift threatens the […]

Google Invests $37 Million in AI Initiatives in Africa

Google has announced a significant investment of $37 million dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) projects and fostering skills development across Africa. This investment aims to catalyze innovation, support African languages, improve food security, and empower local talent through strategic partnerships and grants. Launching a New Era of AI in Africa The announcement was made […]

Microsoft Launches New A.I Powered “Copilot Mode” on Edge Browser

In an exciting move to enhance online browsing with artificial intelligence, Microsoft has introduced a new feature called “Copilot Mode” for its popular Edge browser. As the tech industry races to develop smarter, AI-driven browsing tools, Microsoft’s latest update aims to offer users a more seamless, efficient, and intuitive web experience. What is Microsoft Edge’s […]

29/07/2025
By Editorial Desk
Artificial Intelligence, Financial & Tech

Closing Africa’s Insurance Gap with Data, AI, and Innovation

The global insurance industry faces a staggering protection gap — approximately $1.8 trillion — representing the chasm between insured and uninsured losses across health, life, crop, and catastrophe coverage. This gap is even more pronounced in Africa, where insurance penetration remains below 3% of GDP. Millions of Africans lack sufficient coverage in the face of […]

Revolutionizing Financial Security in East Africa: The Role of AI in Combating Financial Crime

As East Africa’s financial ecosystem rapidly evolves, banks across the region face a critical challenge: safeguarding their systems against increasingly sophisticated financial crimes while maintaining the trust of their digital-savvy customers. With a surge in cross-border transactions, booming mobile payments, and fintech innovations reshaping customer expectations, traditional compliance methods struggle to keep up. Kenya, a […]

12/06/2025
By Editorial Desk
Artificial Intelligence, Opinion & Analysis

How AI is remixing the soul of music

By Nick Thiong’o In an age where creativity can be summoned with a keystroke and distributed at the speed of light, the music industry stands on the cusp of its most radical reinvention yet — one not driven by guitars or genres, but by generative code. The old muse, once flesh and blood, now hums […]

How to Build a WhatsApp Chatbot with Meta and ChatGPT Turbo Using PHP

Integrating a WhatsApp chatbot with Meta’s API and ChatGPT Turbo using PHP allows for dynamic, AI-powered conversations that enhance user experience. This comprehensive guide walks you through the process, from setup to deployment, with full code examples and insights into optimizing performance. WhatsApp Chatbot Integration Users can utilize Meta’s WhatsApp Business API for messaging and […]

Fired by a bot, welcome to the age of useless talent

There’s a new landlord in town—and it lives in the cloud. If you’ve ever uploaded a video, answered a CAPTCHA, or trained a chatbot by angrily yelling “Speak to a human!”, congratulations. You’ve been doing unpaid labour for your AI overlords. Welcome to techno-feudalism, a term popularised by economist Yanis Varoufakis. In this brave new […]

Hotspot Kenya: AI-Powered Billing Made Simple for Kenyan ISPs

In the dynamic digital landscape of Kenya, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are continually seeking efficient and cost-effective billing solutions. Enter Hotspot Kenya, an innovative AI-powered billing software designed specifically for ISPs using Mikrotik networks. This cutting-edge platform is not only streamlining operations but also setting new standards in the industry. Understanding Hotspot Kenya Hotspot Kenya […]