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South Africa

Study: Women More Skeptical of Workplace AI When Economic Impact Is Uncertain

Yesterday at 20:22 PM, via iAfrica

Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South Africa

South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape

Yesterday at 20:15 PM, via iAfrica

South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

Sport

Who can join Aston Villa in Europa League last 16?

Today at 01:24 AM, via BBC News

Aston Villa are through to the Europa League last 16 already – but with one round of matches to play in the league phase, only two of the other three British sides have a chance of joining them.

Education

Uganda: Isodo Remembered in Parliament As Advocate for Girls’ Education and Rural Women

Today at 00:31 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, on Wednesday led Parliament in paying tribute to the late former Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing her as a committed legislator who consistently championed the welfare of women and the education of the girl child.

Science/Tech

Epic and Google Have a Secret $800 Million Unreal Engine and Services Deal

Today at 03:25 AM, via Slashdot

A federal judge revealed a previously undisclosed ~$800 million, six-year partnership between Epic Games and Google tied to Unreal Engine services and joint marketing. It raises questions about whether the deal influenced Epic’s willingness to settle its antitrust case over Android. The Verge reports: [California District Judge James Donato] allowed Epic and Google to keep most of the details...

Science/Tech

EU Parliament Calls For Detachment From US Tech Giants

Today at 02:45 AM, via Slashdot

The European Parliament is calling on the European Commission to reduce dependence on U.S. tech giants by prioritizing EU-based cloud, AI, and open-source infrastructure. The report frames “European Tech First,” public procurement reform, and Public Money, Public Code as necessary self-defense against growing U.S. control over critical digital infrastructure. Heise reports: In terms of content,...

Science/Tech

Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art

Today at 02:09 AM, via Wired

From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.

Health

Myths and Facts About Narcissists

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.