US plans to break Google, may impact AI ambitions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to break up Google's dominance in the search market, and it could deal a serious blow to the tech giant's…
Telcos are driving generative AI adoption, better than other industries – report
In a recent study by SAS, telcos are emerging as the frontrunners in generative AI adoption, outpacing industries like retail, banking, and insurance. The research, which surveyed 1,600 global decision-makers…
AI, data centers require 3x nuclear energy – DOE
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report outlining an urgent need for nuclear energy capacity to triple by 2050 to meet the surging demand driven by AI…
Google and Vodafone ink deal to revolutionize AI, cybersecurity in Africa and Europe
Google and Vodafone have signed a multi-billion-dollar partnership aimed at using AI to transform their services, enhance cybersecurity, and offer more personalized mobile and TV solutions for consumers. This move…
Cloudbrink introduces AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer for on-the-go enterprises
Cloudbrink has rolled out a new AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer, designed to help roaming users stay securely connected in places where stable service is hard to come by—think remote manufacturing…
Meta introduces Movie Gen: the future of AI-powered video creation
Meta has introduced an innovative AI tool called "Movie Gen," designed to simplify video creation for businesses and content creators, regardless of their editing expertise. This cutting-edge tool allows users…
Twilio and OpenAI team up for next-level AI voice agents
Twilio has joined forces with OpenAI to bring cutting-edge AI-powered virtual agents to life, integrating OpenAI's advanced GPT-4 model with real-time speech-to-speech (S2S) technology. What does that mean? It means…
AI is driving surge in cyberattacks, Nokia warns
Nokia’s 2024 Threat Intelligence Report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and automation to scale up their attacks, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks surging from two to…
Nigeria gets $1.5 million fund for AI innovation
Nigeria is gearing up to launch another major initiative to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, says Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. Following his participation…
Amidst founder exits, OpenAI secures $6.6 Billion for global AI domination
OpenAI has recently raised an impressive $6.6 billion, elevating its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This significant funding round, led by Thrive Capital and backed by investments from industry…