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ClawCon Nairobi, Africa's first community-led personal AI conference, saw over 400 attendees, indicating a strong and growing interest in locally adaptable AI solutions. The event…
The African AI Film Festival 2026 will provide a global stage for African and African-diaspora filmmakers to showcase cinema reimagined with artificial intelligence. It aims to…
This study from South Africa introduces an AI-powered workflow designed to screen packaged foods for compliance with national sodium regulations (R214). By using image analysis…
This piece strongly argues that AI for Africa must prioritize local needs, leveraging diverse data beyond language, while also addressing the continent's rich linguistic…
MTN, in partnership with Microsoft, has trained 500 Nigerian teachers in AI-assisted teaching, making them the first in the country to receive such formal training. This…
A key legal battle is unfolding in Kenya as content moderators, including those working on AI platforms like OpenAI, challenge tech giants like Meta over working conditions and…
New research indicates that Nigerian insurgent groups, including ISWAP and Boko Haram, are actively using commercial AI models for tactical and operational purposes, facilitated…
My AI Lawyer, a South African AI legal chatbot, has found that workplace disputes are the most common type of query, revealing a significant need for accessible legal information…
Kenya's advanced digital economy, particularly its mobile money and fintech sectors, is increasingly targeted by AI-enhanced cybercrime. INTERPOL reports that AI is enabling…
A UNESCO-backed study reveals that two-thirds of South African content creators using generative AI do not disclose it to their audience, fearing a loss of trust. This practice…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is implementing facial recognition technology for its university entrance exams to combat impersonation and improve…
My AI Lawyer is expanding access to its AI-powered legal advice in South Africa by allowing Cell C subscribers to pay for services directly from their mobile airtime. This…
AI is already prevalent in Kenyan classrooms, with students and teachers using generative AI tools. This rapid adoption is forcing Kenya's education system to address critical…
My AI Lawyer, a new platform specifically trained on South African law, has launched to provide affordable and accessible legal advice via AI. This initiative aims to democratize…
TikTok is launching an AI literacy hub in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, aiming to equip users with the knowledge to understand and identify AI-generated content. This…
Morocco has partnered with the UNDP to launch a Women's Leadership Academy for the Digital Era, aiming to equip women with digital and AI leadership skills. This initiative is…
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to provide AI and digital skills training to 180…
Deepfake technology was used to create fraudulent advertisements featuring Elon Musk and South African billionaire Johann Rupert, luring South African investors into a $61 million…
A South African startup, My AI Lawyer, has launched an AI-powered platform tailored to South African law, aiming to provide affordable and accessible legal advice. This initiative…
A public university in sub-Saharan Africa has pioneered an AI-driven early warning system to predict student failure in computer science courses. This locally developed model…
AWS is deploying AI and cloud technology to expand the NBA Math Hoops educational program to 10,000 students in five African countries. This initiative will use Amazon Bedrock for…
The East African Community and Germany have launched the second AI4EAC Challenge, aiming to engage 20,000 East Africans in developing AI solutions for regional problems. A new…
New US executive orders on quantum technology pose both an urgent cybersecurity challenge and a long-term developmental risk for African nations. African institutions must rapidly…
A new program in Kenya is providing 1,700 young people from refugee and host communities with advanced digital skills training, including specialized modules in artificial…
