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South Africa’s Refiant AI Raises $5 Million to Cut Energy Use in Artificial Intelligence

South Africa-founded startup Refiant AI has raised $5 million in seed funding to develop technology aimed at reducing the energy and computing costs of artificial intelligence systems. The round was led by California-based climate technology investor VoLo Earth Ventures, the...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in 2026

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is a transformative subset of artificial intelligence focused on creating novel content rather than merely analyzing or predicting data. Unlike conventional AI models that classify images, detect fraud, or recommend products, generative AI produces...

Africa Will Make Real Gains From Artificial Intelligence

Africa will make real gains from Artificial Intelligence and not the West as some have thought as the global population, especially in Western countries decline. According to a 2029 UN report dubbed the World Population Prospects 2019, by the end...

The Future of Work: How Automation, Remote Work, and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Employment, Job Markets, and the Nature of Labor

The future of work is rapidly evolving, shaped by automation, remote work, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). These transformative forces are not only changing how and where we work but are also redefining the skills required in...

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Industries, Decision-Making, and Everyday Life

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global landscape, impacting everything from industry automation to how we make decisions and interact with the world around us. As AI continues to evolve, it is not only changing...

The Rise of AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Everyday Life

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern life, influencing everything from the way we communicate to how we shop, work, and even relax. As AI technology continues to advance, its applications in daily life become more...

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in modern business, revolutionizing industries and reshaping traditional processes. Its impact spans from automating mundane tasks to enabling data-driven decision-making, providing companies with a competitive edge in today’s digital economy. This...

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Revolutionizing Customer Service

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses interact with customers, ushering in a new era of personalized, efficient, and responsive customer service. With the integration of AI-powered tools, companies across various industries are reshaping customer service strategies to...

African Development Bank and Intel partner to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence

The African Development Bank  and technology giant Intel have partnered to train 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with AI skills. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant force, altering  lifestyles and work dynamics. Its impact extends across diverse sectors such...

Kenya Kicks-off Development of National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

The Kenyan government, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has launched a project to develop a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. This initiative is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tops Google Search trends in Kenya

Artificial intelligence (AI) is topping Google Search trends in Kenya with new statistics showing a 400% increase over the last five years and 270% since last year alone. Searches for “how to use artificial intelligence? (+350%), “what is an...

Nigeria set to formulate comprehensive national strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nigeria has taken a stride to formulate regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to harness its potential while addressing the complex challenges it poses. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Bosun Tijani,...

Flapmax Partners with Intel to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Africa

Flapmax, an artificial intelligence (AI) company has partnered with Intel to foster AI innovation and drive economic empowerment in Africa.  The collaboration will provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, starting with Africa, through the FAST Accelerator program which is designed to help...

Artificial Intelligence takes Interior Design to the next level with Best AI Room Planners

In the rapidly evolving world of interior design, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way people plan and visualize their living spaces. With an array of AI-powered room planners available in the market, homeowners and professionals alike are now equipped...

Niyel Sparks Vital Dialogue on Policy Opportunities and Challenges for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa

Niyel, a leading international impact-driven campaign, advocacy, and African public affairs firm, played a pivotal role in strengthening public policy and advocacy as one of the core organisers of the inaugural AfricAI Conference 2023. The conference, themed "Advancing Responsible...

Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Launches 2nd Cohort of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program to Boost African Startups

Flapmax , an artificial intelligence (AI) company that aims to enrich the lives of everyone on the planet through innovation, has announced the launch of the second FAST Accelerator program designed to support and fund the next generation of innovative...

Draft Rules by the European Union (EU) Aim to Establish Limits and Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Usage

In response to the recent advancements in technologies such as ChatGPT, Google's Magi, and the integration of AI in various software applications, regulators have taken action

The South African Artificial Intelligence Association launches to regulate AI ecosystem

 The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) ,an industry body dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) has been established in South Africa to promote the responsible advancement of AI in the country.  The organization seeks to bring together professionals from various...

The Influence Exerted by Advances in Artificial Intelligence on Cybersecure

By Konstantin Berlin Head of AI at Sophos The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has been most dazzling. With new technological advances, AI is now at the heart of the current technological landscape. According to a survey...

Mastercard and Network International launch new Artificial Intelligence fraud prevention solution

Mastercard has partnered with Network International to address fraud, declines and chargebacks in order to reduce costs and risk for acquirers. Through the partnership, Network will launch Mastercard’s Brighterion Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology across the region, providing transaction fraud...

Mastercard and Network International launch Artificial Intelligence fraud prevention solution

 Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments industry has partnered  with Network International to launch an Artificial Intelligence fraud prevention solution which aims to address fraud, declines and chargebacks in order to reduce costs and risk for acquirers. Through...

Windows 12: Microsoft’s Next Step in Artificial Intelligence

Just over a year after the launch of Windows 11, it is clear that the operating system has not met the same level of enthusiasm as its predecessor. However, Microsoft seems to have placed great hopes in its next-generation...

How Does Artificial Intelligence Influence Online Gambling & Its Future Development Prospects

The theory that robots are slightly replacing humans in their daily routine is quickly becoming a myth. However, it’s hard to deny how much influence Artificial Intelligence has on our daily activities. Of course, it also concerns online gambling:...

The 11th edition Connected Kenya Summit to Discuss Blockchain, Internet of Things, big data & Artificial Intelligence

The 11th edition Connected Kenya Summit, set to take place from 11th-14th April 2022 in Diani, Kwale will look into how ICT will support the different sectors of the economy and society through digital skills, digital infrastructure as well...

Africa.com to host International Women’s day event focusing on Artificial intelligence

To mark International Women’s Day, March 8,  Africa.com in collaboration with Harvard Business School Professor Karim Lakhani  and Harvard Business School Professor Tsedal Neeley will host a a virtual event titled What Women CEOs in Africa Need to...

Artificial Intelligence in Education

The Benefits of Using AI in Education Almost everyone is now talking about the use of artificial intelligence in various spheres of life. What are the benefits of using AI in education? Undoubtedly, this is scalable personalization of learning processes....

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

We live in a technologically advanced world. Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone, which means they have access to the internet. The ‘smart' prefix on phones denotes that our mobile gadgets are capable of performing multiple activities at the same time....

How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Cyber Security Landscape and Preventing Cyber Attacks

The world is changing at a rapid pace and the future is bright for organizations that embrace technology. Digitization means that everything is moving quickly in various sectors such as entertainment, new products, and business. The customer gets what...

6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Businesses 

Technology has changed almost everything and entrepreneurship is among the areas that technology has revolutionized. Almost all thriving businesses have an AI tool to either manage data or run routine business activities. It's all about increasing business efficiency and...

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In The Insurance Sector

Like all businesses, insurance companies see digital transformation as crucial to future survival and growth. Customer experience through personalization and automation is the external manifestation of this transformation. Internally, automation is key to efficiency. Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and...