Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators” Forum 2023 to convene leaders from across Africa and internationally

Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne   Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa, the USA and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum on October 30 – November 1. Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO, Bloomberg Media and Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief…

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Stakeholders Delve Deeper into Telecoms Infrastructure Deployment Challenges

Soye West (Head of Operations Lagos and Ibadan) Huawei, Onyinyechi Ntuka (Specialist, Database Applications) Commercial IHS Nigeria, Michael Chukwuka Oduh (Associate Director, Field Control & Network Services) Technical Quality Management IHS Nigeria and Kayode A. Olaniyan (Senior Manager, Public Policy & External Relations) Corporate Services IHS Nigeria at WATISE 2023 Maiden Edition   The quest…

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Afrobarometer delegation in Addis Ababa to unveil Round 9 research findings to stakeholders

An Afrobarometer delegation led by CEO Joseph Asunka arrived in Addis Ababa on Thursday ahead of crucial consultation meetings with policy stakeholders and funders.   The primary objective is to share the latest research findings from Afrobarometer’s Round 9 surveys on governance, democracy, the economy, and society in Africa. During its stay in Addis Ababa,…

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The Light and Dark Sides of Facial Recognition

  Source: Africa Publicity Facial recognition technology has rapidly matured, reaching accuracy rates over 99%. This remarkable capability enables beneficial applications like finding missing children and authentication for phones. But it also permits harmful uses like omnipresent surveillance and suppression of minorities. Understanding facial recognition’s capabilities and societal impact is crucial as we shape policies…

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How Fintech is Banking the Unbanked

  Source: Africa Publicity   Billions worldwide lack access to essential financial services most in developed nations take for granted. Unable to open accounts, secure credit, or process payments, the unbanked live largely cash-based lives vulnerable to disruption. But fintech innovations are reaching this vast underserved population, providing digital on-ramps to the modern economy.  …

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Demystifying the Black Box: Making Sense of Neural Networks  

  Source: Africa Publicity Artificial intelligence systems powered by deep neural networks have achieved impressive results across domains like computer vision, speech recognition, and natural language processing. However, a major criticism of neural networks is their opaque black box nature—the inner workings of the algorithms are complex and difficult to interpret. The need for more…

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How Can AI Be Used to Improve Customer Service?

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, including customer service. AI-powered tools and technologies can be used to improve customer service in a number of ways, including: Automate repetitive tasks: AI can be used to automate many repetitive tasks that are currently performed by human customer service representatives, such as answering frequently asked…

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Cyber Warfare: The New Digital Battleground Between Nations

Source: Africa Publicity In today’s interconnected world, cyberspace has become the new frontier of warfare, where nations engage in a silent, invisible, and highly sophisticated battle for control, influence, and dominance. This domain, known as cyber warfare, encompasses a wide range of activities, from espionage and sabotage to the theft of sensitive information and the…

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1000 Selected Girls from the Eastern Region Benefit from Communication Ministry’s Girls-in-ICT Program

  Training has started for One Thousand (1000) selected Girls from the thirty-three (33) districts in the Eastern Region under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation’s GIRLS-IN-ICT program. Meanwhile, Two Thousand (2000) girls have already benefited from the program this year in the Northern and Savannah regions. Training areas include basic ICT skills, coding, website…

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AI for Social Good: How Nonprofits and Activists Utilize Technology

Source: Africa Publicity In a world increasingly defined by technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. Beyond its applications in business and industry, AI has also emerged as a powerful tool for addressing some of the most pressing social and humanitarian…

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The Evolution of AI: How Far We Have Come and Where We Are Headed

Source: Africa Publicity Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone massive growth and advancement over the past 60 years, transforming from academic curiosity to ubiquitous technology. The evolution of AI has led to revolutionary breakthroughs in areas like computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, and more. As AI continues advancing at a rapid pace, many wonder what…

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Kingdom Exim Group Hosts Speaker Of Tamil Nadu State Ahead Of Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference In Ghana

Caption: Dr. James Rajamani (right) presenting a bouquet of flowers to Hon. M Appavu (left) during his visit to Kingdom Exim Group   Leading agro-commodities trading and travel and tour company, Kingdom Exim Group Ghana, has warmly hosted the Speaker Of Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly of India, Hon. M. Appavu.   Hon. Appavu was…

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