Engineers urged to leverage AI and emerging technologies for sustainable development
By; Jones Anlimah Engineers across the country have been called upon to harness the potentials of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to drive sustainable development. This clarion call was made at the Branch 6, maiden conference and annual general meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), at Ho in the Volta […]
AI could help identify high-risk heart patients
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help GPs identify patients most at risk of developing conditions that could lead to fatal heart problems. The University of Leeds has helped train an AI system called Optimise, that looked at health records of more than two million people. Researchers found that in many cases patients had undiagnosed conditions, or […]
Journalists asked not to compromise on factual and accurate reporting in AI era
As calls for the integration of Artificial Intelligence, AI in Journalism practice intensify, it is important for Media Practitioners to ensure that AI-driven journalism preserves the human touch essential to storytelling. There is also the need to guard against biases, misinformation, disinformation, and erosion of public trust for the media. The Minister of Information, Fatimatu […]
YouTube is trying to make AI music deals with major record labels
After debuting a generative AI feature last year that produces music in the style of famous artists like Charli XCX, John Legend, and T-Pain, YouTube is now asking major record labels to allow it to clone more musicians. According to the Financial Times, the Google-owned video platform is offering to pay Universal Music Group (UMG), […]
McDonald’s ends AI drive-thru orders — for now
McDonald’s is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing mixed results. McDonald’s told CBS MoneyWatch that it is ending its Automated Order Taker pilot, which used AI in drive-thrus to expedite orders. The fast-food giant, which launched the tech through a partnership with […]
3rd AMC: Prof. Admire Mare advocates for African inclusion in the global AI ecosystem
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Head of the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Admire Mare, has highlighted the challenges and opportunities surrounding the future of AI in Africa, emphasizing the need for African media and AI futures to disrupt the current conversation and integrate into the global AI ecosystem. Speaking at […]
Education Minister, Dr. Adu Twum speaks on AI
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says Artificial intelligence (AI) and information Communication and Technology, ICT, must play a pivotal role in transforming education by providing personalised learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. He said AI platforms allow students to receive customised lessons, practice materials and feedback, enhancing their understanding of subjects […]
AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
The grip artificial intelligence has gained over humanity in 2023 – or at least the increase in conversations about whether it will be a force for revolutionary good or apocalyptic destruction – has led AI to be given the title of “word of the year” by the makers of Collins Dictionary. Use of the term […]
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to invest $30 million to fund AI platform in Africa
By: Rebecca Ekpe The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners have announced a series of new initiatives to support local innovations at the Grand Challenges annual meeting in Dakar, Senegal. These investments are accompanied by an urgent call for increased funding to countries to make research and development (R&D) of health and development […]
AP, other news organisations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms
The Associated Press has issued guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI), saying the tool cannot be used to create publishable content and images for the news service while encouraging staff members to become familiar with the technology. AP is one of a handful of news organizations that have begun to set rules on how to integrate […]
