3 Important GenAI Insights for Every Innovative Digital Transformation Leader
I want to thank Irene Lyakovetsky for interviewing me recently for the SaugaTalks podcast. We covered many topics related to AI, digital transformation, and lifelong learning, as well as technical topics such as testing large language models, AI governance, and experimenting with code generators. Segments of the interview are available
Read moreAXIAN TELECOM ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
AXIAN Telecom, a major pan-African telecommunications firm, proudly appoints Hassan Jaber as NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO), starting August 19, 2024. Hassan will follow Stéphane Oudin, who will take up the role of Advisor to the Chairman and Board Member of AXIAN Telecom’s Operating Companies. Stéphane will continue to help
Read moreThe best hacks and security research from Black Hat and Def Con 2024
Here is a look back at the top security research from the annual hacker conferences, Black Hat and Def Con 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWelcome to the Future of Technology that Embraces AI
You’re driving to work, the radio on, but instead of the usual programming, you’re tuned in to a station where you’ve selected the news sources, music, and interactions. Every element, including the host’s voice and personality, is tailored to your preferences. Welcome to the future. Welcome to Escape, a premier
Read moreConduit’s cross-border payments expand from LatAm into Africa with $6M round
Cross-border payments for businesses in emerging markets remain significantly untapped, despite small to large businesses using banks and legacy fintechs to transact trillions of dollars in transaction volume annually. A report by Airwallex forecasts that the value of cross-border payments will grow by 60%, reaching $250 trillion by 2027. Between
Read moreElon Musk & Donald Trump’s Exclusive Live Chat on SpaceX
In a highly anticipated event, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will hold a live chat with former President Donald Trump on SpaceX, the platform that replaced Twitter. Elon Musk, who bought Twitter in 2022 and relaunched it to SpaceX, has created waves for his daring moves, such as
Read moreBharti will become BT’s biggest shareholder after buying a 25%, $4B stake from Altice
BT, the U.K.’s former incumbent telecoms carrier, is picking up a major new investor today as telecoms companies look for stronger footing in the rapidly-shifting technology and communications market. Bharti, the Indian tech and telecoms giant that owns Airtel, said it would purchase a 24.5% stake currently owned by Altice.
Read moreCelebrating Women with Smartphone Manufacturer
We all have women we cherish in our lives. Whether they are your mom, wife, fiancée, girlfriend, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, or another significant person, they each bring something special in their own unique way. This is a statement from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer with operations in over 70
Read moreTop Stories of the Week Recap: August 5–9, 2024
In the fast-paced world of technology and business, the last week has been especially hectic. IT News Africa has covered everything from critical regulatory findings and revenue milestones to global tech company expansion and leadership changes. Here are the top news highlights from August 5th to August 9th, 2024, featuring
Read moreElon Musk’s X targeted with nine privacy complaints after grabbing EU users’ data for training Grok
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has been targeted with a series of privacy complaints after it helped itself to the data of users in the European Union for training AI models without asking people’s consent. Late last month an eagle-eyed social media user spotted a setting
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