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AI for Small Businesses

7 Ways to Use AI for Small Businesses

Artificial Intelligence, or as it's more commonly known AI, is becoming a buzzword in many industries. However, the concept can often feel a little murky to those not directly involved in tech fields. So, here we are to demystify AI and decode how it can help small businesses grow and prosper.

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EU's new AI rules set to enter into force

The European Union's (EU) rules on artificial intelligence (AI) are due to come into force in June after the bloc's countries endorsed a political deal that was reached in December.

The rules could set a global benchmark for the technology. "This landmark law, the first of its kind in the world, addresses a global technological challenge that also creates opportunities for our societies and economies," Belgian digitization minister Mathieu Michel said in a statement.

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What Is Gemini Live and How Do You Use It?

Google is rolling out this new voice assistant, and now you can have real-time, natural conversations with its chatbot. Here’s what it’s like.

This is Google's response to OpenAI's GPT-4o, a way to talk to the assistant naturally, much like a normal voice conversation between two humans (or at least that's the goal).

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AI regulation and policy in Africa

The rapid pace of development in artificial intelligence (AI) has seemingly only been paralleled by calls for its regulation. Since there is broad consensus regarding the possible impact of unregulated AI, governments globally have responded through policymaking to mitigate this risk.

Nevertheless, the overregulation of AI may, in turn, inhibit organizations from harnessing the advantages of AI and also limit a jurisdiction's ability to compete in this growing sector.

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AI in Healthcare: Global Perspectives

Across the globe, AI is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, personalizing treatments, and improving patient care. This article highlights significant advancements from AI-driven hospitals in Japan to telemedicine platforms in Africa.

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Mauritius Leads Africa in AI Adoption

Mauritius has emerged as the leading African country in AI readiness, ranking 61st globally. This places Mauritius at the forefront of AI preparedness on the continent, ahead of Egypt, which secured the 62nd spot worldwide.

Other African nations in the top ranks include South Africa (77th), Tunisia (81st), and Rwanda (84th).

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Mauritius Telecom, proud winner of two Check Point Awards for cybersecurity

Mauritius Telecom earns two additional international accolades. The leading telecom operator in Mauritius won two awards at the prestigious Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards.

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People in AI Highlight - Richard Mathenge

In May, Mathenge went public as one of 150 African AI workers who voted to establish the first African Content Moderators Union, a cross-company effort to win better working conditions for Big Tech workers in Kenya, a hub for outsourced work of this type.

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“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race….It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn’t compete, and would be superseded.”
Stephen Hawking

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