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South Africa

Algeria Works to Develop Homegrown AI Models Rooted in National Culture and Values

Today at 14:55 PM, via iAfrica

Algeria’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups, and Micro-enterprises is working to develop artificial intelligence models tailored to the country’s cultural and social specificities, Minister Noureddine Ouadah said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a working visit to the Wilaya of Médéa, Ouadah said the growing importance of AI across sectors had prompted the […]

South Africa

Zambia Pilots AI-Powered Learning Platform in Secondary Schools, With Plans to Expand

Today at 14:53 PM, via iAfrica

The Zambian government has signed a memorandum of agreement with U.K.-based Obrizum Group to pilot the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, with a launch of the initial phase scheduled for mid-April, the Ministry of Technology and Science announced March 9. The agreement was signed in Lusaka and will initially target secondary school students before […]

World

How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets

Today at 13:42 PM, via NPR

Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.

World

U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, Trump says

Today at 11:30 AM, via NPR

President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had “totally obliterated” military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran’s oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.

Africa

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thursday at 14:40 PM, via BBC News

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Business

Cash isn’t king in South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis says that South Africa is seeing a push away from cash, which is extremely expensive for banks.

Sport

Stormers bash Bulls into submission at Loftus

Today at 16:40 PM, via The South African

The Stormers’ forward dominance laid the foundation for a stunning 32-19 triumph over their arch-rivals the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Education

Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs

Yesterday at 18:22 PM, via The Guardian

Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit

Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.

Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Science/Tech

U.S. State Bans on Lab-Grown Meats Challenged in Court

Today at 16:34 PM, via Slashdot

Last June Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a statement that Texans “have a God-given right to know what’s on their plate, and for millions of Texans, it better come from a pasture, not a lab. It’s plain cowboy logic that we must safeguard our real, authentic meat industry from synthetic alternatives.” But California company Wildtype sells lab-grown salmon — and is suing Texas...

Science/Tech

Meta Plans Sweeping Layoffs As AI Costs Mount

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Meta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been...

Science/Tech

New study raises concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusional thinking

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

First major study on ‘AI psychosis’ suggests chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people

A new scientific review raises concerns about how chatbots powered by artificial intelligence may encourage delusional thinking, especially in vulnerable people.

A summary of existing evidence on artificial intelligence-induced psychosis was published last week in the Lancet Psychiatry,...

Motoring

5 ways to save petrol in South Africa

Today at 08:40 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa could be facing massive petrol price hikes next month due to the conflict in the Middle East, making it more important than ever for motorists to conserve fuel.

Health

How Safe Is Plasma Donation?

Yesterday at 18:07 PM, via New York Times

Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.

Health

E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on Ethylene Oxide

Yesterday at 17:32 PM, via New York Times

The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.