Innovation and technology development are crucial drivers of economic growth, job creation, and resource sustainability in Nigeria and Africa. The Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) aims to accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy through increased investment in science, technology, and innovation. NSIA Prize for Innovation The NSIA Prize for Innovation […]
Child online protection and data privacy have become increasingly important issues in today’s digital age. The recent fine imposed on TikTok by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the need for stricter measures to protect children’s online privacy. Nigeria is among the countries that should be interested in national data protection legislation as its […]
Introduction:To achieve sustainable development, Africa must effectively leverage Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) has a pivotal role in achieving this transformation. STISA aims to usher in an African continent that fosters technological innovation, scientific research, and economic growth. Data science is a field of considerable […]
The manner in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) connects with science and the resulting impact has become a hot topic in research and innovation. The potential for AI to transform scientific research and accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals is immense. It cannot be overemphasised. However, AI capacity is an undeniable issue. Reliable access to quality […]
The Italian data protection authority has banned ChatGPT, an advanced chatbot created by US start-up OpenAI and backed by Microsoft, over privacy concerns. While millions of people have used ChatGPT since its launch in November 2022 and it has been added to Bing and is set to be embedded in Microsoft’s Office apps, serious concerns […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to transform the way we live, work, and interact with one another. The potential of AI is incredible, and as a result, entire industries will be transformed, leading to significant improvements in commerce, health, education, governance, and quality of life. However, it’s crucial not to underestimate the impact of […]
Artificial intelligence strides have been significant in recent times. The impressive language model ChatGPT is good example. This AI model has the capability to generate impressive and insightful speeches on a wide range of topics. This blog post includes communication with aliens, two such speeches generated by ChatGPT: one speech where the aliens were impressed […]
Innovation is essential for growth and success, but what does it take to become more innovative? It’s simple. Curiosity must be in the picture. Curiosity is the force driving creativity and innovation. And by nuturing and cultivating it, you can unlock your full potential, generate new ideas and solutions and add new value. To improve […]
ALX Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever all-female Software Engineering cohort in Lagos, starting from 27th March 2023. The programme aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. It will empower women to boost their skills and launch their careers in one of the world’s most exciting and in-demand fields. As […]
Are you an African machine learning enthusiast or expert with the desire to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our continent? Then you should consider the Deep Learning Indaba! The annual conference is dedicated to advancing machine learning and artificial intelligence in Africa, and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and representation in these fields of […]