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 Ngila30/04/202530/04/2025

Middle East, Untied Kingdom

Dubai Future Foundation,University of Birmingham Dubai boost AI collaboration

News Release – 24 April 2025 – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the University of Birmingham Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic partnership in support of Dubai’s AI ecosystem, talent development, and national innovation agenda. The MoU was signed during the inaugral Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al … Continue reading Dubai Future Foundation,University of Birmingham Dubai boost AI collaboration

Impact Newswire30/04/202530/04/2025

United States

NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership

News Release – New York – April 23, 2025 – The National Football League and Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced today an expanded global partnership that combines AI, creativity and marketing to deliver a new level of AI-powered fan experiences. Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Adobe is named an official partner of the NFL – a partnership that strengthens the connection fans have with their … Continue reading NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership

Impact Newswire29/04/202529/04/2025

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 Hassan29/04/202529/04/2025

United States

Relyance AI Unveils Data Journeys™: Redefining Trust and Visibility in the AI Era

Press Release – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 21, 2025 – Relyance AI, the leading AI-powered trust and governance platform that provides complete visibility and control over enterprise-wide data, today announced Relyance AI Data Journeys™ (Data Journeys), a first-of-its-kind product that enables AI innovation while introducing the new standard for trust and governance in a world where data is perpetually in motion. Built on an AI-native foundation, Data … Continue reading Relyance AI Unveils Data Journeys™: Redefining Trust and Visibility in the AI Era

Impact Newswire29/04/202529/04/2025

Africa, Middle East

Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

News – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, … Continue reading Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

Impact Newswire25/04/202525/04/2025

Asia

CleverTap Acquires rehook.ai to Strengthen AI-Driven Promotions and Customer Retention Capabilities

The integration of rehook.ai’s innovative promotions engine unifies analytics, engagement, and promotions, boosting AI-driven campaigns and customer retention Press Release – San Francisco, California, & Mumbai, India, 15th April 2025 – CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement and retention platform, today announced the acquisition of rehook.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup. rehook.ai offers a promotions automation solution, empowering businesses to manage coupons, discounts, gamification, loyalty programs, and referral initiatives. This acquisition … Continue reading CleverTap Acquires rehook.ai to Strengthen AI-Driven Promotions and Customer Retention Capabilities

Impact Newswire23/04/202523/04/2025

Europe

Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

Press Release – Brussels, 9 April 2025 – To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched today. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to transform Europe’s strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation and … Continue reading Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

Impact Newswire22/04/202522/04/2025

Synthesia Secures Strategic Investment from Adobe, Hits $100M ARR

Untied Kingdom

Synthesia Surpasses $100M ARR, Secures Strategic Investment from Adobe Ventures

News – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 – Synthesia, the global AI video platform for enterprises, today announced it has reached over $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and received a strategic investment from Adobe Ventures. Synthesia’s surpassing of the $100 million ARR milestone solidifies its status as a global leader in the generative AI space, making it one of the few AI-native companies … Continue reading Synthesia Surpasses $100M ARR, Secures Strategic Investment from Adobe Ventures

Impact Newswire22/04/202522/04/2025