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South Africa

President Ruto Urges Cautious AI Adoption To Protect Democracy, Security And Human Oversight

Today at 18:32 PM, via iAfrica

President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. […]

South Africa

MTN and Microsoft partner to expand AI-powered learning and productivity tools across Africa

Today at 18:31 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent. The collaboration marks MTN’s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing,...

Education

Mozambique: Advanced Technologies Crucial for Quality Monitoring

Today at 20:13 PM, via AllAfrica

[AIM] Maputo — The Mozambican Minister of Economy, Basílio Muhate, believes that advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analysis, are crucial instruments for companies interested in monitoring the quality of their products and services in real time.

Science/Tech

6 Meme Coins Set to Explode: Who Will Be the Next 1000x Meme Coin Winner?

Today at 21:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto world is a whirlwind of highs and lows. One moment, coins are blasting off; the next, charts turn crimson. Analysts toss theories everywhere, charts, indicators, hot takes, yet when panic hits, most traders freeze, watching gains slip through their fingers. In this volatile arena, caution rarely wins, and hesitation can cost more than […]

Science/Tech

IRS Accessed Massive Database of Americans Flights Without a Warrant

Today at 20:50 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: The IRS accessed a database of hundreds of millions of travel records, which show when and where a specific person flew and the credit card they used, without obtaining a warrant, according to a letter signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and shared with 404 Media. The country’s major airlines, including Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and...

Health

C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time

Today at 02:25 AM, via New York Times

If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.