Tag: AI Technology

From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder
Africa

From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder

In the early morning chill of Kenya’s tea growing zone of Kericho, a young girl named Gladys Chepkurui would embark on a five-kilometer trek to her primary school. The journey was often under relentless rain, her books soaked, and sometimes her stomach empty.  Her family, subsistence farmers in the rural village of Sirich, struggled to make ends meet, and there were times when even a … Continue reading From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder

Faustine Ngila
AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern
Global

AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous economic benefits, but a recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on a critical issue: the environmental impact of AI on our climate. As AI technologies continue to proliferate in various sectors, from tech to finance and healthcare, the associated energy consumption raises serious concerns about sustainability. The IMF report projects that AI … Continue reading AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

Mohd Hassan
EY announces large-scale integration of leading-edge AI technology
Untied Kingdom

EY announces large-scale integration of leading-edge AI technology into global Assurance technology platform

Press Release – 09 Apr 2025  – London – EY has announced the latest milestone in its groundbreaking US$1b, four-year Assurance technology investment – an industry-leading series of capabilities which bring artificial intelligence (AI) at scale to support the organization’s 160,000+ audit engagements around the world. The new releases are part of the EY organization’s ongoing audit transformation program and introduce new technology to its … Continue reading EY announces large-scale integration of leading-edge AI technology into global Assurance technology platform

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Taiwan
Asia

Taiwan: A History Lesson – from TWSC to Taiwan AI Service Corporation

Language has been the foundation of identity, history, and resistance for centuries. From the whispered codes of ancient tribes to the defiant survival of dialects erased by colonization, languages hold more than words – they have power. Today, as artificial intelligence shapes the digital world, a quiet battle is unfolding: Who controls language, and who gets to preserve it? Taiwan, a tech powerhouse known for … Continue reading Taiwan: A History Lesson – from TWSC to Taiwan AI Service Corporation

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Muhamed’s Journey from Zindi to Ai Computer Vision
Africa

Muhamed’s Journey from Zindi to Ai Computer Vision

As a young schoolboy growing up in Cote d’Ivoire, Muhamed was into gaming. After school, while some of his mates preferred to play football in the streets, he would race home to play Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros., overachieving his score each time. This game wasn’t just a pastime for him, as it sparked a deep curiosity and fascination with software development. “I’d always rush home, do … Continue reading Muhamed’s Journey from Zindi to Ai Computer Vision

Emmanuel Benson
Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025
United States

Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

From new device form factors to affordable edge inference, the new tech shows the versatility of Lenovo’s AI portfolio and links bold innovation with real-world impact. Press Release – 2 March 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Today, at MWC 2025, Lenovo unveiled groundbreaking advancements in hybrid AI with integrated devices and solutions to empower creators, professionals, and enterprises. The new offerings exemplify Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI … Continue reading Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

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