A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens our health, the environment and the economy

by admin | Dec 8, 2024 | AI, e-waste, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much...

Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might

by admin | Dec 8, 2024 | AI, chatbots, Military, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation, warfare

Over the past two years, we have seen much written about the “promise and peril” of artificial intelligence (AI). Some have suggested AI systems might aid in the construction of chemical or biological weapons. How realistic are these concerns? As researchers in the...

Google’s Roadmap for Africa: AI Innovation, Skills, and Digital Transformation

by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | AI

AI has the potential to transform Africa’s economy, adding over $30 billion to its economy and driving progress across various sectors. This transformation is already underway. AI is bringing easy-to-use ultrasound checks to remote areas, helping governments bring...

AI weather models can now beat the best traditional forecasts

by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | AI, Forecasting, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation, weather

A new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations, according to a paper by Google DeepMind researchers published today in Nature. Using a diffusion model approach similar...

AI Clusters in Africa: A Blueprint for Youth Job Creation and Economic Growth

by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | AI

Caribou Digital with Mastercard Foundation has released a report, “The Role of AI Innovation Clusters in Fostering Youth Employment in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications” A summary of the report on the website stated that AI innovation clusters in...

Kaspersky Predicts AI Normalization and Privacy Focus Will Shape 2025 Cybersecurity Landscape

by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | AI

According to Kaspersky’s latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take center stage in 2025. These forecasts are part of the annual Kaspersky...