Microsoft has launched Project Gecko, a new artificial intelligence initiative designed to improve how AI works for underrepresented communities by building models that understand local languages, cultural contexts, and real-world conditions, beginning with Kenya and India. The initiative is being developed by Microsoft Research Africa in Nairobi, Microsoft Research India, […]
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Microsoft has introduced Project Gecko, an initiative built to solve one of the biggest gaps in today’s artificial intelligence systems. Modern AI performs well for users in major cities, but many people in rural regions face inaccurate responses, poor language support, and guidance that does not match local realities. Project […]
Kenya’s Shamiri Institute has unveiled shamiriAI, a homegrown artificial intelligence platform designed to deliver scalable and cost-efficient mental health support to young people across Africa. The tool positions Kenya as an emerging hub for commercially viable, socially targeted AI solutions amid growing pressure to expand access to mental healthcare. ShamiriAI integrates […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, has introduced a new AI-powered immigration checkpoint passenger corridor, marking a major advancement in passenger processing and airport technology. The innovation was unveiled by Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs […]
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Founded in 2023, DeepSeek has achieved its results with a fraction of the cash and computing power of […]
Three university students have created a cybersecurity programme towards fighting attacks that have risen sharply due to increased online transactions and activities. The application is designed to offer real-time monitoring and analysis to detect, prevent, and address security threats against local Kenyan businesses and individuals. The App is set to […]
OpenAI is poised to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence (AI) with the upcoming launch of “Operator,” an AI agent designed to automate tasks for users. Scheduled for release in January 2025, Operator represents a strategic shift from traditional AI models towards more autonomous, agent-based solutions. Operator is an […]
Discover how Dubai’s innovative use of AI and VR is transforming its tourism and hospitality sectors, making it a top destination for global travelers and investors. Explore Dubai’s commitment to technology-driven tourism, with cutting-edge infrastructure and digital platforms enhancing the experience for visitors and boosting the economy. Learn how Dubai’s […]
Clouds of dust and idle pockets of land dotted with shrubs and thickets feed your eyes as you drive to Kilimo Hakika Farm in Mashuru, Kajiado County. The farm is approximately 60 kilometres from Nairobi and 100 kilometres from Kitengela. Just metres from the farm and the narrative gets sweeter. […]
Ephraim Mwereza took home first prize for his AI innovation which helps assess autism during the Africa AI Innovation Summit. At the summit which was organised on the side-lines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Nairobi Kenya, a team developing a platform that bridges the communication gap between […]
