The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has introduced a new digital information and surveillance system in Kabale district. The goal is to ensure that there is enough nutritious food available and that it is produced efficiently during the launch held at the district headquarters in Makanga, Central Division of Kabale Municipality […]
Three innovative startups from Uganda have signed groundbreaking partnerships with leading Asian tech companies at Gitex Africa 2024 in Morocco Marrakech. These agreements signify a significant advancement for Uganda’s tech ecosystem and highlight Africa’s growing influence in the global tech arena 3 Ugandan Startups Sign Partnerships with Asian Tech Giants at Gitex Africa 2024 In […]
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni has been named one of the world’s top 31 Emerging Space Leaders by the International Aeronautical Federation (IAF) and will travel to Milan, Italy in October 2024 to participate in the 75th International Astronautical Congress and have the opportunity to extend their network, gain knowledge, and meet space experts. The […]
The company aims to convert a million apps for HarmonyOS, with over 4,000 already transitioned. Xu highlighted HarmonyOS’s IoT-inspired architecture, designed to unify diverse devices under a single system.
African diplomats, led by Kenyan Ambassador Willy Bett, visited China to explore its advanced agricultural practices. They witnessed cutting-edge technology in an egg production factory in Pinggu District, Beijing, highlighting the potential for modernization in Africa. Pinggu, with its agricultural expertise, symbolizes China’s commitment to innovation. In a groundbreaking display of agricultural innovation and cross-continental […]
The Ugandan government is in advanced talks to sign a partnership agreement with Turkey to accelerate the country’s digital transformation efforts. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, on Thursday 18th April 2024 said that the planned partnership would enable them to leverage their expertise and […]
Meta has introduced the latest additions to its Llama series of open generative AI models, known as Llama 3. This release includes two models: Llama 3 8B, containing 8 billion parameters, and Llama 3 70B, containing a staggering 70 billion parameters. Meta describes these models as a significant advancement over the previous generation, boasting unparalleled performance.
This strategic move aims to leverage the massive user bases in these regions to scale its AI offerings. The initiative follows Meta’s announcement in February 2023 to develop and experiment with chatbots and other AI tools. With over 500 million users in India alone, it represents Meta’s largest single market. Additionally, the company targets developing markets where smartphone user growth outpaces that of developed markets like the U.S., signaling a push to engage audiences through new services.
The alerts, sent at 12pm Pacific Time, highlighted the specific threat to individual users’ devices and advised taking the warning seriously. While not disclosing attackers’ identities or specific countries affected, Apple stressed the seriousness of the situation. These warnings come amid rising concerns about state-sponsored efforts to influence electoral outcomes, although Apple did not explicitly address this aspect.
The emergence of AI influencers is reshaping the social media landscape, challenging human influencers and revolutionizing content creation. Companies like The Clueless are pioneering AI-generated models like Aitana Lopez, citing cost-effectiveness and creative control as advantages. While concerns about deepfake technology persist, platforms like Meta are introducing labeling systems to address transparency.
