Tag: Machine Learning

Catherine Francis Mangare AI Sticky Post
Africa

Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

In a quiet lab nestled within the tree-lined campus of Sokoine University of Agriculture, a quiet revolution is underway. Catherine Francis Mangare, a 35-year-old assistant lecturer turned PhD researcher, is one of the most unlikely yet formidable forces shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Tanzania. “Before, I didn’t even know about Zindi Africa,” she said, referring to the pan-African data science platform that has … Continue reading Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

Faustine Ngila
Yisak Birhanu Bule Became an AI Expert Against All Odds Sticky Post
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
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
Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner
Asia

Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers

New micro credentials course will give students access to Fujitsu’s AutoML technology, allowing them to generate AI models more rapidly Fujitsu Limited – Kawasaki, Japan and Sydney, Australia March 31, 2025 Faster and highly accurate AI models will be available and accessible to students through a strategic partnership between global digital transformation leader, Fujitsu, and Macquarie University. The collaboration, formed through an established strategic partnership, … Continue reading Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers

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Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million
Global

Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million Financing to Launch Foundation Model for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

New funding to fuel market expansion of compute efficient foundation model for biopharmaceutical companies Press Release – February 20, 2025 – VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Variational AI, the company behind Enki™, an advanced foundation model for small molecule drug discovery, today announced the completion of its oversubscribed $US5.5 million Seed extension round. Enki™ empowers biopharmaceutical chemistry teams to efficiently discover and optimize novel hits and … Continue reading Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million Financing to Launch Foundation Model for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

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Mira Murati, Former OpenAI CTO, Launches AI Startup, Hires 30 Top Researchers From Rivals
United States

Mira Murati, Former OpenAI CTO, Launches AI Startup, Hires 30 Top Researchers From Rivals

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence startup, Thinking Machines Lab, in a move that intensifies the battle for talent in the rapidly evolving AI industry. The startup has already attracted about 30 researchers and engineers from competitors such as OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral, according to a report from Reuters. Notably, two-thirds of the team consists of … Continue reading Mira Murati, Former OpenAI CTO, Launches AI Startup, Hires 30 Top Researchers From Rivals

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Viz.ai
United States

Viz.ai Collaborates with Microsoft to Advance AI-powered Clinical Workflows and Better Patient Care

Viz.ai One and Precision Imaging Network simplify healthcare organization access to a comprehensive collection of diagnostic imaging AI models and end-to-end care coordination Press Release – November 27, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Viz.ai, a leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver its AI models and care coordination solution with Precision Imaging Network, part of Microsoft Cloud … Continue reading Viz.ai Collaborates with Microsoft to Advance AI-powered Clinical Workflows and Better Patient Care

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Nobel Prize
Global

The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutethas today decided to awardthe 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicinejointly toVictor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

For the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation This year’s Nobel Prize honors two scientists for their discovery of a fundamentalprinciple governing how gene activity is regulated. The information stored within our chromosomes can be likened to an instruction manual for all cells in our body. Every cell contains the same chromosomes, so every cell contains exactly the same set of … Continue reading The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutethas today decided to awardthe 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicinejointly toVictor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

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Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty
Africa, United States

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

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