How confidential computing could secure generative AI adoption
Ayal Yogev Contributor Share on Twitter Ayal Yogev is the co-founder and CEO of Anjuna, a multi-cloud confidential computing platform. Generative AI has the potential to change everything. It can inform new products, companies, industries, and even economies. But what makes it different and better than “traditional” AI could also
Read moreSyrex partners Seceon to Bolster Cybersecurity in South Africa
Syrex, a provider of hyper-converged cloud technology solutions in South Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Seceon, a global provider of advanced AI/ML-driven cyber threat detection and remediation platforms for enterprises and managed security service providers. This collaboration aims to offer customers the Seceon Open Threat Management Platform. To
Read moreWhy is AI fundamental for commercial brokers to thrive in the digital age?
Over the past two decades, personal insurance lines in South Africa have undergone a transformative shift with the emergence of direct sales models and digital distribution. However, the commercial insurance sector still relies heavily on brokers and manual processes, despite the digitalization trend. While precise statistics for South Africa are
Read moreHow can digital tech revolutionize education in sub-Saharan Africa?
Digital technologies and connectivity play a crucial role in unlocking the true potential of Africa’s youth and improving education systems across the continent. A recent research paper titled “How digital technologies can transform education in sub-Saharan Africa,” conducted by Vodacom Group, Vodafone, Safaricom, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, highlights this
Read more11 VCs reveal how hard it was for their startups to fundraise in H1 2023
Everyone knows that raising venture capital has been harder for startups lately — unless you are building an AI startup, of course. But instead of only talking to founders, we’re flipping the script today. We wanted to hear from investors how their portcos are handling a cash-light environment. To that
Read moreFund of funds are starting to play a different role for venture LPs
Fund of funds (FoF) were created to serve as a bridge for LPs to get access to managers they couldn’t back otherwise. But in an environment where funds are not seeing consistent support from their existing LPs, and there are more venture funds than ever, is their role still relevant?
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Read moreSay goodbye to Q2 and the crypto hacks, scams and rug pulls that came with it
Follow me on Twitter @Jacqmelinek for breaking crypto news, memes and more. Welcome back to Chain Reaction. As if the pessimism around crypto weren’t enough, the industry is facing yet another quarter of hackers and scammers looking to make a quick buck. And to make things worse, it’s getting harder
Read moreMajor League Baseball embraces 3D motion tracking to scout players
Sometimes baseball feels like a game of inches. Clubs often compete for seemingly small advantages to get a leg up. Over the last couple of decades, that’s meant investments in both advanced analytics and cutting-edge technologies. Sometimes both at the same time. While baseball fans themselves can be highly critical
Read moreNiantic lays off 230 employees, cancels NBA and Marvel games
Pokémon GO maker Niantic laid off 230 employees today, just one year after it laid off around 90 employees. During last year’s layoffs, Niantic cancelled four projects, including a Transformers game. Some Niantic games will meet the same fate this time around. After four months in the App Store, Niantic
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