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Yisak Birhanu Bule Became an AI Expert Against All Odds
Africa

From Rural Ethiopia to Zindi Data Science Champion: How Yisak Birhanu Bule Became an AI Expert Against All Odds

In the quiet village of Lisana, Ethiopia, where electric light was a rare luxury and internet access a futuristic dream in early 2000s, a young boy was assembling toy cars and tinkering with rudimentary electrical circuits. That boy, now 24-year-old Yisak Birhanu Bule, would grow up to become one of Africa’s rising stars in data science – using artificial intelligence to tackle some of the … Continue reading From Rural Ethiopia to Zindi Data Science Champion: How Yisak Birhanu Bule Became an AI Expert Against All Odds

Faustine Ngila
StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer
Europe

StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

Proven C-Suite leader takes the reins at close of record year with 600% qualified sales pipeline growth Press Release – BRISTOL, England – 8 April, 2025 – StorMagic®, solving the world’s edge data problems, today announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the board of directors, Susan Odle. Odle originally joined the company in August 2024 as chief growth officer, and was appointed as CEO … Continue reading StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

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BlackRock
United States

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX Welcome NVIDIA and xAI to the AI Infrastructure Partnership to Drive Investment in Data Centers and Enabling Infrastructure

GE Vernova and NextEra Energy to collaborate with AI Infrastructure Partnership Expanded partnership strengthens technology leadership and energy expertise to power AI infrastructure growth Press Release – NEW YORK, REDMOND, ABU DHABI, SANTA CLARA, AND SAN FRANCISCO – March 19, 2025 – BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, Microsoft, and MGX today announced that NVIDIA and xAI will join the Global AI … Continue reading BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX Welcome NVIDIA and xAI to the AI Infrastructure Partnership to Drive Investment in Data Centers and Enabling Infrastructure

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Data Scientist Reem Mahdi
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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

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IBM to Acquire DataStax
Global

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

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

Faustine Ngila
(From left to right) Amine Chouki, Taoufik El Jamali, and Omar AlShoubaki, the co-founders of Journify.io. Image by Journify (Photo: AETOSWire)
United States

Journify Raises $4M to Define the Future of AI-Powered, Privacy-First Data Activation

Press Release – February 24, 2025 – SAN FRANCISCO & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Journify, a global provider of Conversion API (CAPI) and Composable Customer Data Platform (CCDP), has secured $4 million in funding. The round was led by global VC firm Silicon Badia, with participation from RZM and other strategic investors. This investment fuels Journify’s mission to empower brands with ethical, data-driven marketing … Continue reading Journify Raises $4M to Define the Future of AI-Powered, Privacy-First Data Activation

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Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches
United States

Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

Press Release – STAMFORD, Conn., February 17, 2025  Lack of Consistent Global AI Standards Forces Enterprises to Develop Region-Specific Strategies, Limiting AI Scalability and Benefits By 2027, more than 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders, according to Gartner, Inc. The swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and … Continue reading Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

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UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus
Europe, Middle East

UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

News – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have announced a landmark €50 billion investment to develop a 1-gigawatt Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center campus, marking one of the most ambitious technology collaborations in recent history. This massive initiative underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing AI infrastructure and digital transformation, positioning them as global leaders in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The project, situated … Continue reading UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

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