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South Africa

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

Today 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

Today 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, […]

Education

The Guardian view on toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful of big tech | Editorial

Today at 20:44 PM, via The Guardian

Growing concerns about the impact of smartphones on the youngest children must be addressed

The first UK government guidance on young children’s use of tablets, smartphones and other screens, expected in April, cannot come soon enough. The laissez-faire approach to the boom in social media, handheld devices and other digital technology was arguably nowhere less suitable than when such...

Education

Teaching and Learning in the Age of A.I.

Today at 20:26 PM, via New York Times

Readers discuss the adoption of artificial intelligence tools in schools. Also: President Trump’s “Board of Peace”; an anti-ICE slogan.

Education

Ghana: Mafi-Atitekpo Gets Gh¢1.4m Classroom Block Under DACF

Today at 20:15 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] A Divisional Chief of Mafi -Akorto Clan, Togbe Akpo Wusu Kasa IV, has commended government’s efforts at bringing development to the people, particularly in the promotion of quality and accessible education, and called on stakeholders to support the government in the execution of its development agenda.

Education

Nigeria: Why I Enrolled for Law Degree in State University – Emir Sanusi

Today at 17:23 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline, which he described as central to building a stable and just society.

Science/Tech

Moderna Curbing Investments in Vaccine Trials Due To US Backlash, CEO Says

Today at 22:01 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Moderna does not plan to invest in new late-stage vaccine trials because of growing opposition to immunizations from U.S. officials, CEO Stephane Bancel said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday. “You cannot make a return on investment if you don’t have access to the U.S. market,” Bancel told Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum...

Science/Tech

eBay Bans Illicit Automated Shopping Amid Rapid Rise of AI Agents

Today at 21:22 PM, via Slashdot

EBay has updated its User Agreement to explicitly ban third-party “buy for me” agents and AI chatbots from interacting with its platform without permission. From a report: On its face, a one-line terms of service update doesn’t seem like major news, but what it implies is more significant: The change reflects the rapid emergence of what some are calling “agentic commerce,” a new category of AI...

Health

Myths and Facts About Narcissists

Today 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.