Google opens Africa Applied AI Lab applications
The initiative will provide selected participants with access to Google AI models, technical support and potential funding opportunities, with applications closing on August 31…reports
Will AI shape us?’: UN chief calls for urgent global action
Guterres warns rapid advances in artificial intelligence demand stronger international governance….reports Asian Lite News Desk Warning that artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented
Apple’s Child Safety Push
Counterpoint Research Director Tarun Pathak said Apple is increasingly focusing on child safety as a key concern for parents, particularly around screen time and
South Africa AI plans hit credibility wall
South Africa delays AI policy to 2027 after fake references scandal, exposing governance risks as governments worldwide struggle to regulate fast-evolving artificial intelligence systems,
Cape Town Fuels Africa’s EV Ambitions with New Buses
Cape Town sets course for cleaner transport future with phased electric bus rollout across MyCiTi network…reports Asian Lite News The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate
Musk’s Starlink Denied Entry into Namibia
Namibian authorities did not provide specific reasons for rejecting Starlink’s application, reports Newsdesk Namibia has denied a licence to SpaceX’s Starlink broadband service, despite
Africa’s AI Future at Risk
A new academic study warns that artificial intelligence adoption across Africa is accelerating faster than public awareness and regulatory systems designed to protect digital
Kenya’s Customs goes digital
Kenya has launched a new digital customs application designed to speed up border clearance, reduce paperwork and cut costs for traders and transporters using
EY, Microsoft Boost AI Skills
The AI Skills Passport is a fully online programme with approximately 10 hours of comprehensive content, available in both English and Hindi to maximize accessibility
Japan City Limits Smartphones
The proposal comes as new figures from Japan’s Children and Families Agency show that young people in the country spend an average of more
