On Tuesday, Google revealed a new feature in AI Mode that enhances the current text-based experience by adding visual exploring capabilities. According to the internet giant located in Mountain View, this capability will allow users to search for and locate certain items that they are unable to articulate verbally through visual results in AI Mode….
Organisations building trustworthy AI are 60% more likely to double ROI of AI projects, underscoring the high cost of ignoring responsible practices SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has unveiled new research that explores the use, impact and trustworthiness of AI. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative, commissioned by SAS,…
SAS explores these strategies and more this week at Sibos 2025, the global financial services event of the year. AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon. It’s a present-day imperative – and banks are rising to the moment. IDC forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67 billion globally…
What do you think of when you hear “financial inclusion”, access to bank accounts? It’s more than that! Financial inclusion involves all-around financial services for everyone; however, over 1.3 billion adults worldwide remain unbanked, predominantly in emerging markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America.? Emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, stressing that the Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria Conference 2025 in Abuja,…
The global insurance industry faces a $1.8 trillion protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across health, life, crop and catastrophe coverage. In Africa, this divide is even more pronounced. Insurance penetration remains below 3% of GDP across the continent, and most Africans have little to no coverage in the event of disaster, illness…
AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all the hype, the real story that has emerged doesn’t focus on the technology itself but on the people using it. Farming data should be like farming land Like any other entrepreneur, farmers operate on instinct, gut…
The business world is filled with data—from sales and operational reports to customer behaviour analytics and social media sentiment. Yet, turning this data into meaningful insight has always been a challenge. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the field of data visualisation, making it faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before. PBT Group believes…
It’s March 2025, a small organic farm in Vermont just doubled its profits. Thanks to an AI tool that predicted a surge in demand for heirloom tomatoes after analyzing TikTok food trends, and a looming drought in California. A Tokyo hospital hasn’t had a single patient readmitted for heart failure this quarter because its algorithms…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The global artificial intelligence (AI) in energy and utilities market was valued at USD 10.56 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.9% during the forecast period, reaching USD 45.78 billion by 2030. Over the past decade, the utilities industry has undergone significant evolution. The methods for…
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…
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:…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. With the use of AI in data-driven roles accelerating, these professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay relevant. PBT Group experts take a closer look at how data professionals can help foster…
According to a recent report by research company Public First, over the course of the next ten years, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost Africa’s GDP by more than $30 billion. The Google-commissioned analysis underscores the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and other new digital technologies, like cloud computing, to propel economic growth and tackle pressing…
According to fresh statistics that Google unveiled yesterday, Nigerians are increasingly using artificial intelligence, or AI, to advance their jobs and foster their creativity. According to Google Search trends, there has been a 130% increase in searches linked to artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria as compared to the same period previous year. This indicates that…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Group Chief Executive Officer, of McEnies Global Communications, a notable practitioner in marketing communications and event planning has identified Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries and drive economic growth not only in Nigeria but across the globe. She made this assertion on Thursday. On a…
After a few years of rather stable technology, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has swept the globe, to the point where McKinsey predicts that any company not using AI will go out of business within the next three years. Businesses that are AI-native, or that use AI at their heart, are already becoming more and more…
Craig Stephens, Advisory Business Solutions Manager, SAS in South Africa Cloud computing’s role in today’s digital marketplace is undeniable. It allows for significant advancements through analytics, machine learning, and AI. However, concern over its carbon footprint is growing. The cloud’s greenhouse gas emissions (GGEs) now eclipse that of the global aviation industry. This highlights the…
Artificial intelligence’s ascent is frequently seen as a threat to livelihoods and employment. News reports cry out that human labor will soon be replaced by machines and robots. However, is this concern warranted, or is it simply Luddism resurfacing in the present era? There is a serious risk. By 2030, AI has the potential to…
For the Google Chrome browser, Google has revealed new generative artificial intelligence (AI) features. The business started integrating these functionalities with the most recent Chrome update (M121), and they will be accessible on Chrome for Mac and Windows machines as well. The browser currently has two new AI functions, and a third is scheduled to…