Artificial Intelligence

Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and X1, Challenges Global AI Leaders with Cost-Effective Models

Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and X1, Challenges Global AI Leaders with Cost-Effective Models

Baidu has unveiled two AI models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, positioning itself as a major competitor in the global artificial intelligence space. The Chinese tech giant claims these models outperform existing alternatives while offering significant cost advantages. Ernie 4.5 demonstrates multimodal capabilities across text, images, audio, and video, with enhanced reasoning and memory performance. […]
Read more
Safaricom Accelerates AI Integration to Increase Customer Experience

Safaricom Accelerates AI Integration to Increase Customer Experience

Safaricom, East Africa’s leading telecommunications provider, has unveiled ambitious plans to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its strategy to revolutionize customer engagement and operational efficiency. The telco seeks to align with the company’s broader vision to solidify its position as a technology leader in Africa by 2030, driven by a relentless focus […]
Read more
VFS Global introduces AI-Powered Chatbot for UK visa customers in 141 countries

VFS Global introduces AI-Powered Chatbot for UK visa customers in 141 countries

VFS Global has launched a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK.  The AI-Powered Chatbot not only utilises advanced Generative AI technology to offer human-like, conversational support, but does so through both voice and text commands, providing instant, accurate, and accessible information for customers travelling to the UK. Developed by VFS […]
Read more
Prudential plc Enhances Claims Efficiency with Google Cloud's MedLM

Prudential plc Enhances Claims Efficiency with Google Cloud’s MedLM

Prudential plc has announced its adoption of MedLM, a suite of foundation models developed by Google Cloud, fine-tuned explicitly for healthcare applications. The partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medical insurance claim decisions, marking Prudential as one of the first insurance providers globally to leverage this advanced technology. Initially implemented in Singapore […]
Read more
What is NotebookLM? How to Use Its New Features for Enhanced Learning

What is NotebookLM? How to Use Its New Features for Enhanced Learning

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available today? If so, you’re not alone. Enter NotebookLM, a groundbreaking knowledge management tool that’s here to streamline your learning experience and enhance your understanding of complex subjects. Powered by the advanced capabilities of Gemini 1.5, NotebookLM allows you to interact with your uploaded sources intelligently, transforming vast […]
Read more
How to Detect Chat GPT A.I Plagiarism

How To Detect Chat GPT A.I Plagiarism

Tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized the way we create and consume written content. While these A.I. writing assistants provide valuable support, they also raise important questions about authenticity and originality. As students and professionals increasingly rely on A.I. tools to generate essays, reports, and articles, the issue of “ChatGPT plagiarism” has emerged as a critical […]
Read more
AI Poised to Boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy by Over $30 Billion

AI Poised to Boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy by Over $30 Billion

New report highlights the transformative impact of digital technology in the region, as Google invests in artificial intelligence and connectivity solutions. A recent report commissioned by Google and conducted by the London-based research consultancy Public First has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could inject more than $30 billion into Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy over the next […]
Read more
Google.org, Jacaranda Health Leverage A.I. to Transform Maternal Care

Google.org, Jacaranda Health Leverage A.I. to Transform Maternal Care

Jacaranda Health has completed a six-month Google.org Fellowship program to harness the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to serve underserved mothers and infants in Kenya. From April to September, a dedicated team of seven Google.org technical experts worked closely with Jacaranda’s Nairobi-based staff. Their objective was to enhance the personalization and scalability of Jacaranda’s […]
Read more
Kifiya Recognized for AI Solutions Boosting Africa’s SMEs

Kifiya Recognized for AI Solutions Boosting Africa’s SMEs

Kifiya, an Ethiopian company specializing in AI-driven, alternative data scoring and AgTech solutions, has secured Silver Award for Product Innovation of the Year at the Global SME Finance Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place on September 17, 2024, during the Global SME Finance Forum in São Paulo, Brazil, where Kifiya distinguished itself as the […]
Read more
Artificial Intelligence Tools Key For Small Business Growth

Artificial Intelligence Tools Key For Small Business Growth

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses face the daunting challenge of staying competitive. To meet this demand, many are embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool. AI offers a transformative solution, enabling these businesses to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for growth. While generative AI tools have been around […]
Read more