As AI blurs the line between truth and fiction, our collective indifference to reality could prove more dangerous than the technologies reshaping our world. In the wake of last week’s alarming report from Anthropic—the AI safety company founded by former OpenAI researchers and creators of Claude, a leading AI assistant competing with ChatGPT—I find myself

As Japanese investment in Africa quietly doubles from 520 companies in 2010 to 972 by 2022, pertinent questions emerge about which African innovations successfully transcend borders and why others—equally promising—remain stubbornly local. The answers point not to technological superiority or funding rounds, but to something far more fundamental. This perspective resonates strongly with insights from

Episode overview: In this conversation, Verto co-founder and CEO Ola Oyetayo shares the journey of building a cross-border payments platform that tackles the unique challenges African businesses face when making international transactions. Since graduating from Y Combinator (YC) in 2019, Verto has established itself as what Oyetayo describes as a profitable and cashflow positive fintech

Prof. Rosman discusses robotics innovation at Wits, Africa’s AI progress, and how lightweight robots can unlock new opportunities for SMMEs across the continent. In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, we sit down with Professor Benjamin Rosman, Director of the newly launched Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery Institute (MIND) at Wits University, to unpack the future

Bolt’s rise in Tunisia reshaped urban transport, but regulatory hurdles and allegations of misconduct now challenge its future in the evolving mobility landscape. In recent years, Tunisia has witnessed a significant transformation in its urban mobility landscape, with ride-hailing services like Bolt emerging as pivotal players. However, recent developments have cast a spotlight on the

We are thrilled to announce that iAfrikan will be the official media partner of the 2024 Deep Learning Indaba, Africa’s premier artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning conference. The event this year is scheduled to take place at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University (UAM) in Dakar, Senegal, from September 1st to September 7th. It is expected

Lelapa AI CEO Pelonomi Moiloa reveals her path from student to leader, driving AI solutions that empower and preserve African cultures. CEO and Co-Founder of Lelapa AI Pelonomi Moiloa,joins us in our latest episode of iAfrikan Bytes. Pelonomi’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and pivoting. Initially drawn to biomedical and electrical engineering due to

The 2024 Deep Learning Indaba was an unforgettable week, bringing together Africa’s brightest minds in AI and machine learning. Set in the vibrant city of Dakar, Senegal, at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University, this year’s event was a hub of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. We are thrilled to release our exclusive highlight reel, capturing the essence

For years, StarSat, the pay-TV operator in South Africa, has lived in the shadows of MultiChoice’s DStv, often perceived as the underdog in an industry where market dominance is fiercely guarded. When news broke that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) had pulled the plug on StarSat’s broadcasting infrastructure, it seemed like yet

As a young boy, Nando de Freitas was always captivated by the way machines behaved, while growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe. From studying electrical engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa to the academic halls of Cambridge and ultimately to Silicon Valley, the birthplace of artificial intelligence, his youthful curiosity has taken