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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity in Africa: How AI Can Help Ensure the Continent’s Digital Safety
Cyberattacks are increasing globally, and Africa experiences the highest volume in the world. According to Lanre Ogungbe at Prembly, this has resulted in significant repercussions for businesses and entire economies. He explores how cybercriminals target Africa’s unique vulnerabilities, and how artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the scale and scope of both cybercrime and the cybersecurity efforts that aim to address it on the continent.
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Tek Experts and Cytek Unveil State-Of-The-Art Security Operations Centre to Protect Businesses in Nigeria and West Africa
The Security Operations Center is operated by a team of cybersecurity experts and delivers a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Kenya Reforestation Efforts Show AI Can Advance Climate Solutions
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model provides that information for a reforestation project in Kenya and could be used elsewhere.
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- Global
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Nigerian AI Specialist Unveils New Health Focused Chatbot
The AI tool is designed to complement traditional hospital services, offering second opinions and a wealth of information.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Deep Tech in Focus as Startup India Enters Phase-II on January 16
The second phase, under which startups will work in areas such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, comes nearly eight years after the initiative was first launched.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Global Digital Health Monitor launches State of Digital Health Report 2023
The GDHM enables countries and regions to track their digital health maturity over time, advocate for resources, identify countries that are performing well to facilitate cross-country learning, and support private sector entrepreneurs and investors.
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- Health Care, Technology
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Nairobi-Based Climate Tech Startup Amini Raises $4 Million Seed Funding Round
Founded by AI innovation and technology expert Kate Kallot, Amini is driven by its ambition to build the ultimate African environmental data collection and intelligence infrastructure.
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Cheap Labor: Are Tech Giants Exploiting Ugandans?
Young Ugandans are training the artificial intelligence software and systems of the world's tech giants. But experts say their labor for companies such as Google and Microsoft comes far too cheap.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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