AI ‘will not replace’ journalists, VivaTech co-founder says
It’s often referred to as the biggest startup event in Europe. VivaTech opens its doors this Wednesday in Paris with 150,000 people in attendance, as well as 10,000 startups.…
Have we reached peak generative AI?
A slew of announcements from OpenAI and Google this week brought us to the brink of human-like AI assistants. Generative artificial intelligence is getting faster, and being applied to an increasing number…
Fitch: Nigeria reforms have reduced distortions
Fitch Ratings says reforms by the Nigerian government has reduced distortions stemming from previous unconventional policies. In a recent rating action, Fitch upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating outlook to positive.…
This robot can predict a smile before it happens
Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.…
How developers are hedging against Nigeria’s higher rates
With Nigeria’s key lending rate at 24.75 per cent, developers in Nigeria’s real estate sector say the rate is fast impacting the growth of the industry. How are developers adapting to market…
Have you ever heard of ‘male menopause’?
In Nigeria, a pharmacist's club create awareness about andropause. They de-stigmatizes andropause and advocates regularly healthy checks.…
Seaweed microbots could one day treat cancer, researcher says
It is the first of its kind, its developers say: a microrobot which can navigate in a cell network and stimulate individual cells in a targeted manner. The discovery has the potential…
TikTok looks to be testing a rival app to Instagram
TikTok is seemingly developing a photo-sharing app like Instagram.…
Microsoft is planning to bring AI chatbot to Xbox
Microsoft is reportedly testing an A.I. chatbot, with the ultimate aim of bringing it to the Xbox.…
WhatsApp to roll out new fast-forward and rewind video sent in chat feature
WhatsApp to roll out new fast-forward and rewind video sent in chat feature…