Artificial Intelligence

Science & Technology

Africa’s AI ambitions face structural tests, Nairobi summit concludes

AI Everything Kenya concluded with warnings on patent gaps, declining public trust, and the challenge of scaling African startups
A presenter speaks before a room of conference goers at the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya Conference in Nairobi, held between 19 and 21 May 2026
Science & Technology

Nairobi hosts East Africa’s largest AI policy gathering as region eyes digital sovereignty

Senior policymakers and global tech leaders convene in Nairobi to shape East Africa's AI strategy and advance digital sovereignty
Close-up of a smartphone screen showing a folder labelled "AI" with icons for ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Mistral AI, and Poe.
EducationScience & Technology

South African university students use AI to help them learn, not to cheat

Survey finds moral panic over AI use is unwarranted, as students often use AI tools for engaged learning
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HealthScience & TechnologyTechnology sector

Chatbots for health advice: three tips to avoid misleading information

What should you do if you're tempted to seek medical advice from ChatGPT, despite its ability to give false but convincing answers?
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