World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

News Release – Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February 2025 – The World Economic Forum and VivaTech have agreed to launch a European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris in 2025. The centre will join the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, further advancing its global leadership in leveraging technology for transformative change. CAIE will tackle key AI challenges by tailoring … Continue reading World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

Nvidia CEO: AI’s Next Leap Will Demand 100 Times More Computing Power

Nvidia CEO: AI’s Next Leap Will Demand 100 Times More Computing Power

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the next wave of artificial intelligence will require 100 times more computing power than previous models, driven by advances in reasoning-based AI that processes information step by step to determine the best possible answer. “The amount of computation necessary to do that reasoning process is 100 times more than what we used to do,” Huang told CNBC’s Jon Fortt in … Continue reading Nvidia CEO: AI’s Next Leap Will Demand 100 Times More Computing Power

Data Scientist Reem Mahdi

Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as either a game-changing tool or a disruptive force. But how can emerging economies harness AI’s potential amid resource constraints? In this interview, Sudanese data scientist Reem Mahdi offers a pragmatic perspective. With years of experience in the field, she discusses AI’s real-world applications, the misconceptions surrounding its impact, and how developing nations can strategically adopt AI to drive … Continue reading Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

IBM to Acquire DataStax

IBM to Acquire DataStax, Deepening watsonx Capabilities and Addressing Generative AI Data Needs for the Enterprise

Planned acquisition furthers IBM’s commitment to open-source innovation; helps clients access untapped, unstructured enterprise data to maximize the impact of generative AI ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today is announcing its intent to acquire DataStax, an AI and data solution provider. DataStax’s technology will enhance IBM’s watsonx portfolio of products accelerating the use of generative AI, helping companies unlock value from vast amounts … Continue reading IBM to Acquire DataStax, Deepening watsonx Capabilities and Addressing Generative AI Data Needs for the Enterprise

Alexander Tsado is the co-founder of the Alliance for Africa’s Intelligence (AAI) and Ahura AI. Photo/ Courtesy

Interview with Futurist Alex Tsado:  Why African Leaders Have it Wrong About AI’s Transformative Power

Industrial nations are competing for the lead on policy making, adoption and proprietors of Artificial intelligence solutions. The vibrations at the UAE at Ai Everything and France’s Ai Action Summit were reaching new heights. While much of the global conversation on AI is centered around weaponisation and cyberattacks, many have taken a quiet lead on technological innovation especially in the US and in Asia.  Lagging … Continue reading Interview with Futurist Alex Tsado:  Why African Leaders Have it Wrong About AI’s Transformative Power