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Amazon’s approach to artificial intelligence is quieter than the high-profile breakthroughs of consumer-focused model developers, yet it has become one of the most influential forces in enterprise AI adoption. Instead of competing for attention with cutting-edge models, Amazon prioritizes building the underlying infrastructure that enables intelligence to operate at global scale. This strong foundation attracts […]

Meta and Deloitte Ireland hosted the “Llama for Good” Hackathon to empower Irish NGOs in leveraging AI for public good. The event, held at Meta’s International HQ in Ballsbridge, brought together NGOs including the Open Doors Initiative, Citywise Education, and NOW Group to co-create AI-driven solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama model. Sixteen engineers from Deloitte […]

Across Africa, interest in artificial intelligence is surging, with public enthusiasm reaching exceptionally high levels. Yet businesses report that their greatest obstacle is not access to funding but finding workers with the AI skills needed to grow. This widening skills gap threatens to limit the continent’s technological and economic potential, making targeted investment in talent […]

The World Health Organization’s Europe office has issued a strong warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, stressing the urgent need for legal safeguards and clear governance. While AI is increasingly used to help doctors detect diseases, streamline administrative tasks, and improve communication with patients, WHO cautioned that without proper strategies on […]

Cassava Technologies and The Rockefeller Foundation have launched a major collaboration to expand access to artificial intelligence computing for African organizations. Through this initiative, Cassava will provide AI compute capacity—powered by NVIDIA infrastructure—to several of the Foundation’s grantees working across Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. The effort aims to boost […]

A new ILO working paper studying the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management reveals that many AI tools used by organizations are based on unclear objectives, incomplete or biased data, and opaque programming processes. According to the authors, these weaknesses can distort HR decision-making, reinforce existing inequalities, and create significant legal and ethical […]

Public data—from census information to administrative records—is crucial for addressing major challenges such as food security, climate change, and economic development. In Africa, where the population is young and rapidly growing, this data will be central to shaping an AI-enabled future. As the continent has previously leapfrogged technological barriers, it now has the opportunity to […]

Infosys announced the launch of its new AI-First GCC Model, a specialized offering designed to accelerate the creation and transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) into AI-powered innovation hubs. The new model aims to help enterprises position their GCCs as strategic assets that enhance innovation, agility, and competitiveness in an AI-driven world. The offering builds […]

Micro, small, and medium enterprises are central to Ghana’s economy, yet many business owners continue to face major barriers to financial inclusion. Although MSMEs generate most of the country’s employment and economic activity, many operate informally, lack financial literacy, and cannot access traditional financial services. As a result, they frequently rely on high-interest digital loans […]