As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global digital landscape, African content creators and publishers face both challenges and opportunities. The rise of AI-generated content has sparked debates about copyright infringement and fair compensation, issues that are particularly pertinent in Africa where many countries are still developing robust intellectual property frameworks.

WhatsApp is set to enhance user interaction with the introduction of a voice chat mode for Meta AI. This new feature, currently in beta testing, allows users to communicate with AI through voice commands, offering a more natural and personalized experience.

Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed an AI tool that can predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in toddlers under 24 months old with nearly 80% accuracy. Talk about a potential lifesaver!

OpenAI has launched GPT-4o mini, a powerful and affordable AI model designed to make artificial intelligence more accessible. Priced at just 15 cents per million input tokens and 60 cents per million output tokens, GPT-4o mini offers a cost-effective alternative to models like GPT-3.5 Turbo.

Chinese AI education apps like Question.AI and Gauth have made significant strides in the competitive US market, signaling a shift from their origins in China’s bustling tech landscape. Originally developed to cater to China’s rigorous educational demands, these apps are now reshaping how American students approach their homework through advanced AI algorithms.

Meta has been working on it for a while, and today marks the launch of the first stage of its “AI Studio” platform. This new feature will allow creators on Instagram to build AI versions of themselves that can interact with fans via direct messages.

With each passing week, it’s becoming increasingly clear that whenever executives from major AI development companies participate in interviews, whether friendly or not, they often end up enraging the artistic community

Apple’s conflict with the European Union is intensifying. On Friday, Apple confirmed it wouldn’t be releasing several new features to EU users due to “regulatory uncertainties brought about by the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Ilya Sutskever’s new venture, Safe Superintelligence Inc., represents a critical effort to address the safety and reliability of superintelligent AI. By leveraging his expertise and assembling a team of leading researchers and engineers, Sutskever aims to ensure that the future development of AI is conducted with a strong emphasis on safety, thereby addressing one of the most pressing technical challenges of our time

mart voicebots are transforming the way contact centers handle customer inquiries. These AI-driven bots can understand customer intent through natural language processing, routing them to the most appropriate agent—whether live or virtual—via their preferred communication channel.

Ever since the advent of generative AI, the age-old battle of man versus machine has been looking decidedly one-sided. However, one photographer, intent on making the case for pictures captured with the human eye, has taken the fight to his algorithm-powered rivals – and won.

In an unprecedented move, an artificial intelligence candidate is set to appear on the ballot for the United Kingdom’s general election next month. “AI Steve,” represented by Sussex businessman Steve Endacott, will be running alongside human candidates to represent constituents in the Brighton Pavilion area of Brighton and Hove, a city on England’s southern coast. […]

Apple Intelligence represents a significant advancement in how users interact with their devices. By combining personalised, context-aware interactions with robust privacy protections, Apple is setting a new standard for intelligent technology

The rise of AI-generated hate content is a pressing global issue with significant implications for Africa. Coordinated efforts from governments, technology companies, and researchers are essential to prevent the misuse of AI and protect societies from the harmful impacts of AI-generated misinformation and hate

Ever wondered why when you ask ChatGPT to generate certain content, you get a response starting with “I can’t help you with that”? This is due to safety mechanisms ensuring that shared information is legal, ethical, and not used for harmful purposes