AfDB and UNDP Launch $10B AI Initiative. The 40 Million Jobs Target Is Not What It Sounds Like.
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The $10 billion AfDB-UNDP AI initiative promises 40 million jobs by 2035. We unpack what the numbers actually mean.
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South Africa’s Draft AI Policy: What the Consultation Document Actually Proposes
South Africa’s draft National AI Policy is open for consultation. We break down what it proposes — and what it avoids.
Kenya’s AI Bill Would Require Pre-Deployment Approval. Here’s What That Means for 600+ Tech Companies.
Kenya’s AI Bill 2026 creates pre-deployment approval requirements, criminal liability, and a three-body governance structure. Compliance guide for tech companies.
AU-Google AI MOU: Can Partnership With a Tech Giant Deliver Sovereign AI for Africa?
The African Union signed a landmark AI partnership with Google. A critical analysis of what the MOU delivers, what it concedes, and whether sovereign AI is possible under its terms.
AfDB and UNDP Launch $10 Billion AI Initiative to Create 40 Million Jobs Across Africa by 2035
The African Development Bank and UNDP have jointly launched a $10 billion AI initiative — the largest multilateral AI investment targeting Africa. The goal: 40 million new jobs by 2035 across a three-phase roadmap.
South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy: What the 60-Day Consultation Means for Business
South Africa’s draft National AI Policy is open for consultation. What’s in it, what’s missing, and what does the 60-day window mean for businesses operating in the continent’s most advanced AI market?
Africa Builds AI Labs. The Money Still Comes From Abroad.
Six leading AI research institutions, more than $430 million in funding — and less than nine percent from African sources, all of it in-kind.
Augment Code Unveiled: A Bold Leap in AI-Driven Coding
The launch of Augment Code on October 23, 2024, sent ripples through the software development world. Built by the team at augmentcode.com, this AI coding assistant promises to redefine how…
Google Gemini Free Tier Users Can Now Generate Podcasts with AI Hosts Using Deep Research
Joseph Busari
Google has introduced a new feature for its Gemini AI platform that allows free-tier users to generate podcasts with AI hosts using Deep Research.
New: Apple AirPods May Soon Come with Cameras and AI-powered Features!
Adding tiny cameras in AirPods shows that Apple is focused on creating a more immersive and interactive user experience.
