Deep tech in Latin America and the Caribbean is set to skyrocket
The Tesla Gigafactory planned to be built in Mexico should be seen, Bloomberg argues, “as a graduation moment for Mexican manufacturing.” And there’s hope that the CHIPS bill, which President Joe Biden promoted to supercharge semiconductor production in the U.S., will benefit its southern neighbor as well. While the prospect
Read MoreChinese EVs have yet to succeed in Europe. The Middle East could be different
For Chinese electric car manufacturers, Europe has long been a priority destination for international expansion. With its affluence, environmental consciousness, and relatively friendly attitude towards China, the continent has attracted established players like BYD as well as emerging brands like Nio and Xpeng. Despite their ambitious plans, Chinese EV makers
Read MoreWhat good is a DE once you have the solution?
In an undergraduate course on differential equations, you see an equation, you find a solution. Wax on, wax off. It would be reasonable to assume that the differential equation is simply an obstacle to overcome and that once you have the solution, the differential equation has done its job and
Read MoreKonux gears up to scale its AI + IoT play for optimizing the railways
Unless you’ve been on an extended digital detox this year, you can’t have missed how a certain flavor of AI hype has been accelerating down the tracks like a runaway train. But far from the viral buzz swirling around developments in generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E, Konux, a
Read MoreDr. Juliet Ehimuan Bids Farewell to Google West Africa
Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, a prominent figure in the tech industry, has announced her departure from Google West Africa. With her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment, Dr. Ehimuan played a pivotal role in shaping Google’s presence and impact in the region. Dr. Ehimuan’s impact as Country Manager for Google Nigeria, will
Read MoreRevolutionizing User Experience with WhatsApp’s New Features
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has recently unveiled exciting new features that aim to elevate the user experience to new heights. With these updates, WhatsApp continues to solidify its position as in the realm of instant messaging, offering users more ways to connect, communicate, and express themselves. Let’s delve into
Read MorePlaid will deposit open banking intel on the Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
If a cat had a thousand lives, we would name it Plaid — in recognition of the fintech startup giant that moves forward relentlessly, regardless of obstacles along the way. Case in point: When the Department of Justice scuttled a $5 billion acquisition deal with Visa, Plaid barely blinked. Instead,
Read MoreWhat’s it like being a Black founder in France?
In France, Shaila Sahai says pitching investors usually goes like this. She is a woman, Black and a CEO, and when she walks into a meeting with investors, armed with a slide deck for her fintech startup We Take Part, she’s often greeted with bafflement. “They are surprised, and they
Read MoreWhat is AI Governance and Why do We Need It?
Over the past few months, there has been a lot of hype surrounding ChatGPT and its incredible capabilities. It is clear that ChatGPT is popularizing Artificial Intelligence among the masses and has the potential to bring immense value to specific use cases. However, it is important to acknowledge that sometimes
Read MoreInterSystem Decodes the Future of Healthcare
Henry Adams, InterSystems’ South African Country Manager, explores the crucial role of technical and adaptive changes that vendors must embrace when introducing new technology to healthcare partners. In the healthcare landscape, innovation is paramount, but the industry still faces challenges in delivering exceptional service and solutions due to resource shortages.
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