Since its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has swept the globe. Over 92% of Fortune 500 businesses utilize this massive application, which began as a way to write essays and code with short text prompts to boost productivity. Due to its expansion, OpenAI has become one of the most talked-about businesses in…
Although OpenAI has stated that ChatGPT won’t be receiving sophisticated voice functionality until later this year, it has kept us updated on what to anticipate. The most recent demonstrates the remarkable linguistic abilities of GPT-4o by instructing users in Portuguese. GPT-4o’s remarkable expanded voice capabilities were presented earlier this year at the OpenAI spring update….
Since the environment for applications is still developing and large language learning models (LLMs) are still in their infancy, Africa offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of work. As per the whitepaper on AI and the Future of Work in Africa, which was created by Microsoft in collaboration with a group of industry…
Typing text just doesn’t satisfy the itch that pen and paper note-taking does. Research has indicated that taking physical notes improves memory retention. Having said that, you lose out on the advantages of digital notes when you write things down. You may have the best of both worlds with ChatGPT. In May, OpenAI enhanced ChatGPT’s…
Everything you post publicly on Facebook or Instagram if you live in the UK or the EU might soon be used to teach artificial intelligence (AI). Meta intended to utilize the posts from now on to train its AI model, but it was confronted with eleven legal challenges across Europe. Then, in a “disappointing” move,…
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, declared on Thursday that the firm will start showcasing AI avatars created by creators on Instagram via Meta AI studio. The United States will host the test. The social networking firm and Character, a chatbot startup financed by a16z, both make announcements on the same day.Users will soon be…
The publicly traded Chinese multinational manufacturing business BYD and the Kigali-based electric transport energy startup Ampersand have joined forces to work on decarbonizing the commercial motorbike transport system in Africa. Founded in 2016, Ampersand builds and funds electric motorcycles that are more affordable to purchase and run than the five million gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis that…
Peter Oluka, the editor of Techeconomy, was among the 605 new members inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during its 60th anniversary celebration. The induction ceremony, held as part of a week-long event culminating in an International Colloquium on June 20, 2024, took place in Garki, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Dr. Ike…
Recovery Costs from Cyberattacks Outpace Insurance Coverage Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” According to the report, 97% of those with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses to help with…
Creative Business Cup is a global, year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries by supporting the development of their business ideas, introducing them to investors and international markets, and enhancing their capacity for innovation for the good of business and society. It is much more than just a competition. The Creative Business Cup…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool that significantly contributes to the growth and success of any business. In today’s highly competitive business landscape, leveraging AI can be a game-changer for businesses to fuel their productivity and growth. There are AI-powered tools that are useful for a variety of applications in business for performance…
Artificial intelligence tools have undoubtedly been appearing on a variety of platforms, gadgets, and apps in the recent past. LinkedIn is also eager to keep up with the rush to make everything as AI-enhanced as possible. It is a social network for professionals to connect and find work. Nevertheless, it should be noted up front…
The MIT Foundry Fellowship cohort for 2024–25 is currently accepting applications from established businesspeople who are dedicated to spearheading the expansion and integration of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The MIT Foundry Fellowship is intended for leaders with integrity who want to spark inclusive growth and systemic change throughout Africa. Each year, ten to fifteen…
Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities have been expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are…
With the goal of becoming the top early-stage investor in African entrepreneurs, Breega, one of the fastest-growing early-stage funds in Europe, has announced the opening of its first African fund, “Breega Africa Seed I.” The Paris-based Breega, which also has offices in London and Barcelona, closed its first fund in 2015 and now manages $700…
AfriLabs, an African hubs network, and the Korea-Africa Foundation have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic cooperation that aims to propel innovation and economic growth throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players in the ecosystem with the goal of promoting…
The US$1 million THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, which aims to assist the transition of agriculture to a net-zero future, is open to African agrifood entrepreneurs. A global search for creative enterprises promoting a more sustainable future for agriculture is underway with the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge. The five main themes of the Global Impact Challenge…
Applications for the 10k2Startup initiative are now being accepted from African entrepreneurs. This program seeks to provide cash and other forms of support to businesses that are tackling real-world issues, with a target range of $10,000 to $50,000. Established by Julius Nkansah Owusu-Kyerematen, the leader of Google’s multi-channel mid-market skills, 10k2Startup acknowledges that money and…
Today, Meta announced the launch of the Meta Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) Impact Innovation Awards, building on its commitment to open science and empowering developers in every industry to drive breakthroughs, create new products and solutions, and benefit from accelerations in technological advancement and economic growth. The Meta Llama Impact Innovation Awards supports…
Tuesday saw the release of a new range of PCs designed specifically to run artificial intelligence applications, as tech companies work to promote the broader use of AI similar to ChatGPT. Microsoft unveiled its AI-powered personal PCs in May. These machines will run the Copilot Plus brand of software developed by the business. The goal…
A strong resume can help you find a job, whether you’re looking for your first job after college or are already employed. To highlight your talents, experience, education, honors, and references, update your resume every year or two instead of a cover letter, which needs to be adjusted for each new application. Given the status…
Even though Microsoft and Google have introduced their own chatbots, ChatGPT is still one of the greatest and most popular generative AI chatbots available today. A few weeks ago, OpenAI updated ChatGPT with GPT-4o, enabling free tier users to access services including file uploads, data analysis, vision, browsing, and vision. This implies that users of…
MTN ACE is a nationwide youth-centered economic empowerment program that impacts the relevant skills and creates opportunities for the youth. They program is designed for fresh graduates, those in and out of school, innovators, entrepreneurs well as tech-driven start-ups. The programs constitute; The MTN ACE initiative is an invention of the MTN Uganda Foundation, executed in…
…New security solution using NVIDIA NIM revealed at COMPUTEX Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced plans to demo a new data centre solution, using NVIDIA technology, for security-conscious business and government customers harnessing the power of AI. This is just one of multiple AI security solutions being shown for the first time…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) temporarily suspended license issuance in three telecom categories. The suspension of these licences might raise eyebrows. However, facts have emerged on why the regulatory body took the decision. The three categories of licences suspended are Value Added Services (VAS) Aggregator Licences, Interconnect Exchange Service Licences and Mobile Virtual Network Operator…
LinkedIn is launching a number of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help members with personalized learning and job searching. These artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools were unveiled on Thursday. They include a Jobseeker Coach that can find the ideal job for users based on a text prompt, a tool to analyze applications and resumes,…
On Thursday, WhatsApp revealed a number of enhancements to its video calling service for desktop and mobile users. From the previous limit of merely eight participants on the WhatsApp Desktop client, the participant limit for group video calls has been increased across platforms to up to 32 users. Apart from the augmentation of the video…
Cybercriminals’ dangers are always changing along with the digital terrain. Cybersecurity expertise is more in demand than ever in the modern world. Microsoft offers a variety of free cybersecurity training courses, suitable for both novices and seasoned IT professionals seeking to broaden their skill set.The goal of this program is to give participants the abilities…
Latest Africa Domain Name Industry Study has ranked Nigeria in second place. In the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa, Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name Industry. Similarly, African country code Top-level Domains report shows 4.33million registrations as…
The Venture in Management Program (ViMP) is an annual, week-long, intensive program created by JA Nigeria in collaboration with Lagos Business School (LBS) to prepare recent graduates of no more than 27 years old and selected NYSC members for the workforce. The program exposes participants to the various aspects of managing a business, helps them…