Artificial intelligence is progressively becoming commonplace in almost every aspect of our society. Similar to other global industries, the emergence of AI is transforming the financial sector. In an industry characterized by a high degree of competition, cutting-edge cognitive technology is impossible for banks to ignore. A survey of financial services professionals found that 75% […]
Explore the fascinating and fast-moving field of artificial intelligence with online courses. Here are all details of Artificial Intelligence. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is the skill of machines to apparently think for themselves. AI is established when a task, previously performed by a human and assumed as needful the capability to learn, reason […]
Over the past 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2.1% and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. Economic recovery and growth are top of mind for countries and many are now realising that accelerated digital transformation is at the heart of achieving this. Forward-thinking leaders, policymakers and organisations are […]
As 2021 comes to a close, many businesses are still responding to changes in the business environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crisis introduced the necessity to innovate, forcing many to rethink how they communicate with their customers and repackage product and service offerings for the new landscape – one that is […]
Training data provider in Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, Sama has announced it has received the 2021 AI TechAward for Best in Machine Learning Platforms. The annual awards celebrate companies leading in technical innovation, adoption, and reception in the AI and machine learning industry and by the developer community, presented by AI DevWorld. The winners for the 2021 awards […]
By Tonya Nyakeya, THINKLab & Ecosystem Lead at IBM Research – Africa Artificial intelligence has transformed the world – there is no doubt about that. As AI continues to mature, nations around the globe – especially in Africa – should rely on it more than ever to drive large-scale transformation and competitiveness. From agriculture and remote […]
Kenyan-based influencer marketing platform, AiFluence has closed Ksh. 108 million ($1 million) seed funding round by Dubai-based EQ2 Ventures, and joined by Antler East Africa, Nigerian VC OUI Capital, ArabyAds and a European family office. The AI-powered firm indicated that the funds will be used for expansion into the rest of Africa, Middle East & […]
Ada Labs Africa and AI Center of Excellence (AICE) have today announced an initiative with NVIDIA to contribute to the digitization of the African continent through artificial intelligence (AI) and collaborate on a number of data science and AI projects. The CEO of Ada Labs Africa, John Kamara, said the relationship will strengthen the capability […]
As technology shifts to voice-enabled products, investment from three leading organizations will help make voice technology accessible in Kiswahili. Over the next decade, speech is expected to become the primary way people interact with devices — from phones and laptops to digital assistants. Today’s voice-enabled devices, however, are inaccessible to vast swaths of the planet’s […]
Ministry of Health on Friday introduced three anti-epidemic robots which will assist in the fight against Covid-19. The three robots, donated at a cost of Ksh36 million by the United Nations Development Program, will minimize contact between doctors and patients further minimizing the risk of infections. The robots will be installed at Mbagathi Hospital, Kenyatta National […]