Category: Technology

Toxicity on social media platforms can be prevented if companies change their algorithms with a simple coding tweak, said Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, in an interview with Euronews. “Should you blame the person who wrote…

The fact-checking on images of the alleged attack of Israel on Beirut airport in Lebanon, confirms them to be the work of artificial intelligence. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah seems also to be a battle of images and not…

Less than six months remain until the curtains open on the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo. The Mainichi Shimbun is getting a preview of some of the highlights under wraps, including an AI-updated throwback to the "human washing machine" showcased at…

Using generative artificial intelligence (AI), visitors to a natural history museum can have two-way chats with animals on display. The University of Cambridge's Museum of Zoology has chosen 13 specimens for the conversations, including the extinct flightless bird the dodo,…

Living in the era of artificial intelligence, such as robots, assistants, self-driving cars, and smart glasses, what will our lives look like once artificial intelligence becomes part of our daily lives? Will it be a blessing or a curse? The developments…

The internet can often be a dark and dangerous place, leaving people emotionally scarred by some of the messages that are sent their way. The sad reality is that anyone can fall victim to hatred online, whether it be from…

AI has proven itself as a crucial tool in the fight against financial fraud; in today’s increasingly digital world, financial transactions and business operations have evolved dramatically. Alongside this evolution, there’s been a significant rise in the sophistication of financial…

These days, fake images generated using artificial intelligence, and deepfake videos where celebrities’ heads are superimposed on other people's bodies, are increasingly more common. It's hard to tell what's real and what's fake, which is problematic.  So how can you…

Artificial Intelligence (AI), beyond a buzzword, intricately weaves into our lives. Whether recommending your next read or advancing medical breakthroughs, it's an omnipresent force, reshaping interactions and redefining how we navigate a tech-infused world. Picture AI as your invisible ally,…

OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of the tech which underpins its AI chatbot ChatGPT. GPT-4o, is faster than earlier models and has been programmed to sound chatty and sometimes even flirtatious in its responses to prompts; and it will…

Artificial intelligence holds the potential to completely transform the way people live and work, from generating realistic images in seconds to potentially replacing smartphone apps. However, business leaders cannot just implement AI and then step back and assume it will automatically…

In today’s world, there are currently three technological frontiers that are poised to revolutionize the way we work, transact, and live: artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and cryptocurrencies, in a term known as convergence.  As a professional, it’s crucial to understand…

Russia has been named as the world's cybercrime hotspot in a new study ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime threats. The World Cybercrime Index has been published following three years of research by academics from the University of Oxford…

Generative AI may just change the way financial institutions (FI) tackle regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and financial crime, says McKinsey & Co. However, FIs should remember to put guardrails around gen AI’s use in an organization, the global management consulting…

Rwandan journalists have been equipped with the necessary skills to report effectively on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and educate the general public on the opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology. Photo Group This was the outcome of a four-day Journalist…

Experts say artificial intelligence could benefit African healthcare systems but only if those benefits are retained in the region and involve governance. AI is hyped to transform healthcare around the world, and not just in higher-income countries like the US…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok is not as open source as he says and neither are the many companies that claim they are, according to the steward of the definition. Founded in 1998, the Open Source Initiative (OSI)…

Nearly one in six adolescents have experienced cyberbullying, an international study has found. More school-aged children have reported being cyberbullied than before the pandemic, according to the report by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study surveyed more than 279,000…

WhatsApp recently rolled out the ability to have two different accounts on a single device. According to WhatsApp, the move is to improve the user chatting experience with the ability to add multiple WhatsApp accounts within a single WhatsApp app.…

Facebook, Messenger and Instagram are back online following a 1.5-hour outage that left users worldwide unable to access Meta’s social media platforms. Angry users found themselves suddenly booted out of their accounts, making them think they'd been hacked and their…

Living in the era of artificial intelligence, such as robots, assistants, self-driving cars, and smart glasses, what will our lives look like once artificial intelligence becomes part of our daily lives? Will it be a blessing or a curse? The developments…

Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) are two cutting-edge technologies that have been revolutionizing their respective domains. However, when combined, they create a synergy that enhances not only trading activities but also the security measures within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. According to…

Digital technologies have many potential benefits for people in African countries. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote access to education and lifelong learning, and enhance financial inclusion. But there are obstacles to realizing these benefits. The backbone…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to the classroom, bringing tailored instruction for students and a potentially huge efficiency boost for teachers, according to presenters at a Feb. 20 AI and education symposium at Hosei University in Japan's capital. Since ChatGPT…

Commentators often pit books against computers as the best learning tools, but both are great in different circumstances. The debate distracts from the real problem in education, poverty. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates said that writing things down would make…

According to medicalaid.com, scientists may be able to learn more about the underlying genetic variances that cause some patients with high blood pressure to respond favorably to a certain medicine while others do not with the use of artificial intelligence.…

Meta will start labelling artificial intelligence (AI) generated photos uploaded to its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms in the coming months as election season around the world begins, the company announced on Tuesday. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is building tools to…

As technology gets more advanced, fraudsters are also getting better at deceiving and stealing. In 2024, scammers have some new tricks up their sleeve, such as deep fake impersonation. That is why fostering a zero-trust mindset can help to keep…

Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Neuralink, announced on Monday that the first human recipient of an implant from the brain-chip startup underwent the procedure on Sunday and is recovering well. Taking to social media, X, Musk posted, "The first…

Africa remains the continent most impacted by data gaps globally, with the region possessing the lowest availability of civil registration and vital statistics, a new report shows. Only three African countries (Egypt, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have a death registration system…

While technology and labor experts agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will push at least a third of the global workforce into joblessness, a new study suggests this will not be economically viable to employers anytime soon. Recent studies by the…

It was in 2019 that the first humanoid robot named Sofia appeared in the Transform Africa summit in Kigali convention center, back then Rwanda was yet to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, AI had started to function in…