insert_link Science & Technology What will a robot make of your résumé? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment Parradee Kietsirikul/Getty Images By Melika Soleimani, Massey University; Ali Intezari, The University of Queensland; David J Pauleen, Massey University, and Jim Arrowsmith, Massey University The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has begun, spreading to almost every facet of people’s professional and personal lives – including job recruitment. While artists fear copyright breaches or simply being replaced, business and management are becoming increasingly aware to the possibilities of […] todayJune 10, 2024 19
insert_link Science & Technology Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden Microsoft said Monday it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, the US company said in a statement. The group will train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in the country, the statement said, adding that the investment was Microsoft's biggest ever in Sweden. […] todayJune 3, 2024 43
insert_link Uncategorized Latest attempts to regulate AI being discussed at Seoul summit 16 global tech companies have committed to the safe development of artificial intelligence. The details were announced at a global AI summit being jointly hosted by South Korea and Britain in Seoul… as international governments attempt to regulate a rapidly changing industry. Reporting for us is John Bevir. todayMay 22, 2024 9
insert_link Science & Technology Is AI a Blessing or a Curse? Ronald Sangunji Weighs In By Dilia Mazula As the tech industry progresses, it triggers questions and debates regarding the potential risks, particularly concerning AI. Fears mount over the potential harm that could arise if AI falls into the wrong hands and is wielded for malicious purposes. Numerous online reports have investigated AI's capacity to manipulate and potentially deceive humans, with Deepfakes emerging as a concerning trend. Governments are increasingly apprehensive about […] todayMay 15, 2024 62
insert_link Namibia Namibia eyes Artificial Intelligence for increased productivity Artificial Intelligence can increase productivity in Namibia's agriculture, manufacturing sectors, healthcare, and transportation industries. However, Manager of Cyber Security at the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia, Cornelia Shipindo says that while AI promises progress and innovation, it also introduces new risks and challenges. todayMay 14, 2024 79
insert_link Opinion Pieces Artificial Intelligence powered attacks By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances, Namibia stands at the threshold of unprecedented opportunities to reshape industries and elevate the quality of life for its citizens. From expanding productivity in agriculture and manufacturing to revolutionising healthcare delivery and transportation systems, the potential applications of AI appear boundless. However, amidst this wave of excitement […] todayMay 14, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Global tech giants in Africa AI gold rush By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Global technology giants including Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Nvidia, and Google are lining up to tap into a multi-billion dollar opportunity in the nascent Artificial Intelligence (AI) market. The five multinationals tops the list of more than 100 tech companies across the globe that will feature in the ‘AI Everything’ forum in this year’s GITEX Africa 2024, the continent's premier tech and […] todayMay 2, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment underway in Namibia Namibia, one of UNESCO's 22 African Member States, is participating in the Readiness Assessment Methodology for Artificial Intelligence, along with over 50 countries worldwide. This survey which is underway will assist Namibia in developing a governance framework with measures to incentivize the types of Artificial Intelligence that will help address social, environmental, and economic challenges. Albertus Aochamub, Ambassador of Namibia to UNESCO. todayApril 22, 2024 85
insert_link Science & Technology Understanding AI outputs: study shows pro-western cultural bias in the way AI decisions are explained AI models’ outputs need to be properly explained to the people affected. DrAfter123/Getty Images By Mary Carman, University of the Witwatersrand and Uwe Peters, Utrecht University Humans are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to inform decisions about our lives. AI is, for instance, helping to make hiring choices and offer medical diagnoses. If you were affected, you might want an explanation of why an AI system produced the […] todayApril 19, 2024 21