Google has officially opened its AI Community Center in Accra, pledging $37 million in grants to fuel AI research and innovation across the continent. This is a massive leap toward empowering African tech and startups to lead the AI revolution.
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OpenAI to Sell Employee Shares at $86 Billion Valuation.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is discussing selling shares owned by its current employees with a valuation of $86 billion. In a significant development within the tech industry, OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research laboratory, is set to sell shares held by its employees, marking a historic moment in the company’s journey. The move comes …
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Opinion: Accra Provides Lessons on How To Run An AI Start-up.
While skepticism toward AI startups is common, a growing number of young Africans are discovering ways to overcome it, realizing the immense potential within this transformative field. MinoHealth AI Labs — based in my home city of Accra, Ghana’s capital — specialises in providing artificial intelligence for healthcare applications, such as medical image interpretation. I …
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The State of Agritech in Ghana: Transforming Farming Practices with Technology
Ghana’s agritech sector is booming, with startups like Complete Farmer, AgroCenta, and Farmerline revolutionizing farming practices with technology. Ghana is experiencing a transformation in its agricultural sector through the adoption of agritech solutions. These technologies aim to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in farming practices. In this article, we will explore the state of agritech …
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Google’s New AI Tool To Help Read Doctor’s Prescriptions.
Google has created an artificial intelligence solution to assist individuals in deciphering and interpreting medical providers’ handwriting. Google has developed a new technology that uses machine learning to help read and interpret doctors’ handwriting, making the process more efficient. At its yearly gathering in India, Google demonstrated how the feature could interpret the handwriting from …
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Monterosa On Starting An Engineering Hub in Accra, Ghana.
Monterosa, a cloud-based technology service provider, is establishing an engineering hub in Accra, Ghana, as the company expands into new worldwide markets. A cloud-based technology service provider, Monterosa which provides real-time engagement for major sports and media organizations that want to build valuable direct audience relationships has raised £3.5 million ($4.5 million USD) in growth …
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MEST Africa Opens East African Incubator in Nairobi, Kenya.
MEST Africa officially launched its flagship East African space in Nairobi, Kenya after the launch of MEST Lagos and MEST Cape Town Incubators. A shared space with the Meltwater Nairobi Office in Nairobi Garage, the MEST Incubator Nairobi is home to Portfolio Companies Sharehouse and Nestmetric. The new Nairobi Incubator will provide the same on-the-ground support and …
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Meet 19-Year-Old Ethiopian Tech Prodigy, Betelhem Dessie
19-Year-Old Ethiopian Tech Prodigy, Betelhem Dessie is leading the charge to get more young Ethiopian women into coding and Artificial Intelligence. In Ethiopia, 19-year-old Betelhem Dessie has quickly risen from a young pioneer to a leading figure in the tech community. She handles five projects and has seven patents to her name. In Addis Ababa, …
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Google To Open An Artificial Intelligence Research Centre in Ghana
Google made an announcement that it will open an Artificial Intelligence research centre in Accra, Ghana, which will be the first in Africa. Google announced its plans to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research centre in Accra, Ghana and it will be the first in Africa. The tech giant revealed they would open the first …
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