Investors are growing increasingly wary of AI
A new report from Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) found that global investment in AI fell for the second year in a row in 2023. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreAfriLabs and Saudi Ministry of Investment Sign MOU at LEAP 2024
AfriLabs is pleased to announce the exchange of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia- MISA) during the esteemed LEAP 2024 event in Riyadh. This agreement signifies a significant step towards fostering collaboration and mutual growth in the technology and innovation sectors between
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Read MoreTesla execs Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel leave as company lays off 10%
Two high-profile executives have departed Tesla the same day that the electric automaker laid off thousands of workers, TechCrunch has confirmed. Drew Baglino, Tesla’s SVP of Powertrain and Energy, and Rohan Patel, VP of Public Policy and Business Development have left the company, Patel told TechCrunch. Patel said he decided
Read MoreOpenAI plans new Tokyo office, Tesla lays offs thousands
Today on Equity, Tesla cuts staff, and OpenAI has plans for an office in Tokyo along with a new GPT-4 model for the Japanese language. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreJio Financial, BlackRock to tap India’s wealth management market
Jio Financial Services, part of the Indian conglomerate Reliance, is forming a joint venture with U.S. asset manager BlackRock to set up a wealth management and broking business in India, the two firms said Monday. The announcement follows BlackRock and Jio Financial launching a joint venture last year to offer
Read MoreEnterprise Connectivity Soars with New LEO Satellite Service
SEACOM announced the launch of its all-new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service, now available to enterprise clients. This service marks an evolutionary shift in connectivity in South Africa, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch follows a two-year process of consultation with industry partners, during which SEACOM
Read More3 Ways Helpful CIOs and CHROs Can Drive Experimental Cultures
Ten years ago, it was less likely for CIOs and Digitial Trailblazers to form a partnership with their CHRO and human resources departments. At that time, IT was largely focused on run and grow initiatives with little focus on transformation – and the term digital transformation was in its infancy.
Read MoreAI and blockchain poised to redefine loyalty programs
Payment24, an International Fuel Payment Solutions Provider based in Cape Town, South Africa is observing Consumer loyalty intriguing trends as they emerge. Even amidst economic challenges, loyalty programs are evolving beyond mere point systems, becoming lifelines for customers seeking value in every transaction. “Emerging trends are dynamically shaping the landscape
Read MoreEmpowering African Businesses for Secure African Payments
Mastercard and Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa), a pan-African payments company, have joined forces to introduce secure, cost-effective, and innovative payment solutions to consumers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. Africa’s mobile money sector stands as one of the most established and rapidly expanding fintech industries globally. According
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