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AI Literacy: Not Just a Valuable Skill but a Critical Necessity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant technological frontier—it is embedded in our daily [...]
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Feb
Feb
Artificial Intelligence as a Dual-Use Technology: A Balancing Act for Society
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a concept nestled within science fiction [...]
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Nov
Nov
Refections on the energy cost of data and Africa’s digital future
Introduction There has never been a more opportune time for Africa to embrace the digital [...]
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Oct
Oct
The Power of Data for Spurring Africa’s Potential
Data has become one of the most valuable commodities in the modern world, often dubbed [...]
26
Sep
Sep
Can smart cities revolutionise African urban living
As urbanization rapidly advances across Africa, the concept of smart cities is increasingly being touted [...]
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Aug
Aug
Can We Finally Learn? Digitalization and the Transformation of Education
The digitalization of education is transforming teaching and learning, opening up unprecedented opportunities for new [...]
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Jul
Jul
Perspectives from the future: Why the African Institute for Digitalization, Data, AI, and Society
As the sun began to set over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Malawi, casting [...]
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Jul
Jul
Digitalization, AI and the SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8, emphasize the need to promote sustained, inclusive, [...]
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Jul
Jul
Harnessing digitalization, data, and AI to catalyse Africa’s Development
As we delve into the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Annual Development Effectiveness Review 2024, it [...]
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Jul
Jul
Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Annual Report 2024: What Does This Mean for Africa?
The 2024 Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Annual Report, titled “AI at Work is [...]
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Jul
Jul
Embracing the Digital Future: The Impact of Starlink Approval on Zimbabwe’s Digital Transformation
On May 25, 2024, Zimbabwe’s telecom regulator approved the licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking [...]
04
Jul
Jul
Building a Responsible AI Framework for Africa: Insights from Stanford’s 2024 AI Index Report
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a double-edged sword for the African continent. [...]
04
Jul
Jul
Freeing Our Minds to Think: How AI Enables Humans to Engage in Higher-Level Thinking
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI and large language models (LLMs), has [...]
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Jul
Jul