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AI Readiness Lags Ambitions: Survey Highlights Key Gaps Threatening Generative AI Success
ByTechTrends March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Only 12% of organisations feel ready for agentic AI workflows, despite significant investments, underscoring critical data and infrastructure challenges Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics and artificial intelligence, today announced findings from an IDC survey exploring the challenges and opportunities in adopting advanced AI technologies. The study highlights a significant gap…

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According to reports, Microsoft is creating AI reasoning models to rival OpenAI.
ByTechTrends March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

According to a person involved in the program, The Information revealed on Friday that Microsoft is creating its own artificial intelligence reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and may offer them to developers. According to the report, the Redmond, Washington-based business, which is a significant supporter of OpenAI, has started experimenting with models from xAI,…

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Harnessing AI Technologies for MSME Growth in Africa
ByTony Ajah March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst transforming businesses worldwide. For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa, AI offers a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional barriers and drive growth. By embracing AI, African MSMEs can increase their productivity, reach new markets, and experience unimaginable growth. For instance,…

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OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, Its “Best Model for Chat Yet,” in Research Preview
ByTechTrends February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

A study peek of the GPT-4.5 artificial intelligence (AI) model was made public by OpenAI on Thursday. The GPT-4o model’s successor offers enhancements in coding, reasoning, and natural communications. The AI business referred to it as “our largest and best model for chat yet,” emphasizing that it was used to scale up both pre- and…

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Microsoft says it will invest $1 million to train one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence
ByTechTrends February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

One million Nigerians will receive artificial intelligence (AI) training thanks to a $1 million donation from Microsoft. The program, which was introduced Wednesday during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos, is in line with Nigeria’s National AI Strategy and intends to improve worker preparedness and the digital economy. The Microsoft AI Tour is a global…

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According to Microsoft, employees who use AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT experience “long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving,” which is harming their ability to think critically at work.
ByTechTrends February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Microsoft claims that using generative AI in the workplace may affect workers’ capacity for critical thought. Concerns regarding the effects of generative AI on our minds have been raised by researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University who polled 319 knowledge workers in an effort to understand how the technology affects the workplace. Researchers pointed…

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The future of AI: Why trust and governance matter
ByTechTrends February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in the systems that power organisations, industries, and people’s daily lives. Generative AI (GenAI), in particular, is reshaping how organisations operate. In doing so, the technology is driving efficiencies and unlocking new opportunities. With this potential comes significant risk. Without comprehensive AI governance in place, organisations may struggle with…

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Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
ByTechTrends February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. For local businesses, preparing for the complexities of AI demands is no longer optional but instead has become a necessity, and a robust, scalable data centre infrastructure is the foundation upon which Africa…

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Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
ByTechTrends February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. For local businesses, preparing for the complexities of AI demands is no longer optional but instead has become a necessity, and a robust, scalable data centre infrastructure is the foundation upon which Africa…

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GSMA unveils new Innovation Fund to empower AI innovations
ByTechTrends February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

The GSMA Innovation Fund is providing customized venture-building assistance and grants of up to GBP250,000 (US$310,000) to businesses that are utilizing AI and cutting-edge technologies to bring about revolutionary change. Small and emerging businesses in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific are the focus of the GSMA Innovation Fund…

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Microsoft Expands GitHub and Azure AI Foundry with the DeepSeek-R1 AI Model
ByTechTrends January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

On Wednesday, Microsoft made its Azure AI Foundry and GitHub compatible with the recently published DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model. These platforms now provide access to the reasoning-focused AI model. The software behemoth from Redmond also emphasized that it has carried out thorough safety assessments to guarantee that the model is secure for personal and…

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How Small Businesses Can Use DeepSeek AI to Scale Faster and Smarter
ByOkey Chigbu January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer for big businesses or corporations. Today, small businesses can tap into AI to gain a competitive edge, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experience. But there’s a catch—many AI solutions are expensive, complicated, and require serious computing power that most small businesses simply don’t have, making it difficult for them…

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DeepSeek is hit by a cyberattack as users flock to the Chinese AI startup
ByTechTrends January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

DeepSeek, a Chinese company, announced on Monday that it will temporarily ban registrations due to a hack, after the company’s AI assistant’s growing popularity. Earlier in the day, the startup’s website experienced difficulties when its AI assistant became the highest-rated free software on Apple’s software Store in the US. According to its status page, the…

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How DeepSeek’s AI Models Can Boost AI Innovation for Your Business
ByTechTrends January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

The last few weeks in the AI ecosystem have been nothing short of exciting, as China and the United States continue to compete fiercely for AI domination. If you haven’t heard, a new Chinese startup has released a large language model (LLM) that competes, if not outperforms, the top-tier models from OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and…

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Gaps in cyber protection leave businesses vulnerable to AI-enhanced threats, Kaspersky study finds
ByTechTrends January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organisations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Despite understanding the severity of the threat, businesses are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cybercrime. Barriers such as skill shortages, lack of AI-powered tools, and the complexity of managing advanced cybersecurity infrastructures…

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The role of analytics and AI in flood prediction and preparedness
ByTechTrends January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

An undeniable reality of living in the 21st century is that we are increasingly being confronted with changing weather patterns. In densely populated communities, which are common in developing nations as people look for economic opportunities, unforeseen natural phenomena such as flooding can be massively destructive. From extreme heat and severe thunderstorms, to the reality of rising…

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The evolution of data’s ‘AI-dentity’
ByTechTrends January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

In a time where data drives decision making and innovation, the journey of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a technical concept to a cornerstone of modern business strategies. And today, we’ve reached the point in the evolution of data’s ‘AI-dentity’ that demands careful navigation to ensure that organisations are able to unlock real business…

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Increasing financial opportunities with AI and alternative data
ByTechTrends January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The need for resilience in an evolving financial landscape has never been more important. Economic pressures and digitalisation are reshaping the financial services industry. Technological advancements, such as those resulting from the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), are providing enterprises with more effective tools to discover insights from ever-expanding and complex…

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Call for Applications: Google.org. Generative AI Accelerator Program 2025 for Nonprofits and Social Enterprises
ByTechTrends January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Google.org’s Accelerator Program for Generative AI. Nonprofits, civic organizations, educational institutions, and social entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the Generative AI Accelerator through this international open call. Criteria Make sure your project can show the following before applying: FeasibilityIs the proposed generative AI solution grounded in research, data, and/or a proven track record? Does…

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Qlik Identifies Key Trends to Shape the AI Economy That Will Separate Leaders From Laggards
ByTechTrends January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Qlik’s market intelligence team highlights how Authenticity, Value-Driven AI, and Autonomous Agents will drive business potential in 2025, with Qlik’s AI Council reflecting on their market impact Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has shared its outlook for the trends that will shape the future of AI…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Benefit to Africa
ByTechTrends December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think, learn, and perform tasks typically requiring human cognitive functions. These tasks include problem-solving, decision-making, language understanding, vision, and more. In other words, Artificial Intelligence is the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that would normally require human…

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Harnessing AI to combat financial crimes
ByTechTrends December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI), when used responsibly and ethically, can revolutionise the fight against these financial crimes. Of course, AI is not…

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Harnessing AI to combat financial crimes
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI), when used responsibly and ethically, can revolutionise the fight against these financial crimes. Of course, AI is not…

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5 steps to advance your business with sustainable GenAI
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption is not a question of if, but when. In a BT sponsored survey conducted by Dell Technologies in 2023, 76% of IT leaders said they believe GenAI will be significant or transformative for their organisations. Businesses are…

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Building a data governance framework for AI integration
ByTechTrends November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements. With AI becoming intertwined with data-driven processes, ensuring rigorous standards when it comes to data quality, ethical usage, and privacy…

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Data Centre Trends 2025: Vertiv Predicts Industry Efforts to Support, Enable, Leverage and Regulate AI
ByTechTrends November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Innovation in powering and cooling AI racks, management of energy consumption and emissions all to be a focus in new year AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased…

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5 ChatGPT prompts that help you better understand yourself
ByTechTrends November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

With a variety of features and capabilities that many users hardly utilize, ChatGPT is an extraordinarily potent platform. Its memory is one of its most noticeable, yet mostly obscured, characteristics. As you use the app, ChatGPT can recall brief bits of personal information about you. These recollections can occasionally be humorous (such as remembering that…

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New study: Government GenAI optimism may be outpacing ability to deploy
ByTechTrends October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Despite high hopes and dedicated budgets for GenAI, government agencies need to increase guardrails, training; synthetic data could be missed opportunity A new global study, Your Journey to a GenAI Future: A Strategic Path to Success for Government from SAS and Coleman Parkes Research, reveals that government agencies lag well behind other sectors in the adoption of…

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From Bias to Breach: Why Securing AI Requires More Than Just Fairness
ByTechTrends October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to futuristic headlines or lab demos. It’s here, embedded in the apps we use, the jobs we apply for, the content we consume, and the decisions made about us. From detecting fraud to recommending treatments, AI is transforming lives at scale. But with this transformation comes a growing misconception:…

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How Nerdy Eye founder Samuel Linus is using AI for disrupting the EdTech industry
ByTechTrends September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has disrupted multiple industries since it entered the mainstream tech ecosystem. Inventive A.I think ChatGPT is a useful tool that we may utilize in our daily lives. What role will artificial intelligence play in education, in particular, has been a question raised by many. Let’s examine the EdTech projects being developed by…

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