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Google Launches Gemini 3, Ushering In A New Era Of Agentic AI For South Africa

Today at 16:15 PM, via iAfrica

Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant leap forward in making AI truly helpful for everyone in South Africa and across the […]

Education

Mozambique: University Challenged to Meet ‘Real Needs’

Today at 17:31 PM, via AllAfrica

[AIM] Maputo — Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday challenged Maputo’s Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), the oldest higher education institution in the country, “to meet the real needs of the country and of the world of work’.

Education

Africa: Africa Missions Global Rolls Out Ai Education for Gambia Students

Today at 16:20 PM, via AllAfrica

[The Point] The Gambia Chapter of Africa Missions Global has launched an AI Education App for Gambian students to embark on AI learning journey. In this direction, 1000 students across all schools in The Gambia have been offered the opportunity to register for the course paid for by Africa Missions Global (AMG).

Education

Harvard to investigate Larry Summers’s Epstein ties as he exits OpenAI board

Today at 16:07 PM, via The Guardian

Newly released Epstein documents drag the ex-treasury secretary into deeper scrutiny as Harvard widens its review

Harvard is set to launch a new investigation into former university president and Bill Clinton economic adviser Larry Summers about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as it also emerged Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI.

The moves comes after Summers said he would...

Science/Tech

In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog

Today at 18:51 PM, via Wired

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get to know Palantir CEO Alex Karp and dive into what his answers in a recent WIRED interview reveal about the larger beliefs driving the tech industry today.

Science/Tech

Christie’s withdraws rare ‘first calculator’ from auction after French court halts export

Today at 18:49 PM, via The Guardian

Move comes after French scientists issued urgent appeal to prevent La Pascaline from leaving the country

A rare example of the first functioning calculating machine in history looks likely to stay in France after Christie’s withdrew it from auction pending a definitive ruling from a Paris court on whether or not it can be exported.

La Pascaline, developed by the French mathematician and...

Science/Tech

More Than 60 US and Canadian Police Units Now Use Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog

Today at 18:44 PM, via Slashdot

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is now deployed by more than 60 bomb squads and SWAT teams across the US and Canada. The 75-pound four-legged machine starts at around $100,000 and has been used in armed standoffs, hostage rescues and hazardous materials incidents since its commercial debut five years ago. The Massachusetts State Police operates two Spot units purchased in 2020 and 2022. Each cost...