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China builds giant radio telescope to meet needs of scientific observation

Located in a valley basin of Qitai County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, the telescope has an aperture of 110 meters and is expected to be completed and put into use in 2028.
By Xinhua 1 day ago
China builds giant radio telescope to meet needs of scientific observation
Konza Technopolis unveils automated pneumatic waste collection system
By Patrick Vidija 3 days ago
AI-powered humanoids likely to take over factories by 2027, Chinese firm says
AI-powered humanoids likely to take over factories by 2027, Chinese firm says
By Brian Ngugi 18 days ago
Kenyan teams excel in Huawei ICT competition global finals
Kenyan teams excel in Huawei ICT competition global finals
By Kelley Boss 18 days ago
Simba AI: Pioneer chatbot saving indigenous languages
Young people are trained to advance the AI model, source and validate data, and develop skills in software development, analysis, labelling, and creation of machine learning models.
By Caroline Chebet 18 days ago
Simba AI: Pioneer chatbot saving indigenous languages
Google ramps up search with AI mode
Google's search engine would feature a new AI mode with advanced reasoning, multi-modality, and the ability for users to dive deeper into searches.
By AFP 24 days ago
Google ramps up search with AI mode
Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation has launched Huawei ICT Academy at OUK a transformative step toward equipping thousands with the digital skills.
By Lillian Mutavi 28 days ago
Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
Unlike traditional software programs that follow pre-ordained paths of logic dictated by programmers, generative AI (gen AI) models are trained to find their own way to success once prompted.
By AFP 1 month ago
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
African nations urged to use data to cut import dependence
According to Zulu, funds amounting to 140 billion dollars are lost through mismanagement, inefficiencies, and outright theft across the continent every year.
By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago
African nations urged to use data to cut import dependence
"Assassin's Creed" games maker Ubisoft accused of illegal data collection
The transmissions were encrypted, making it impossible to know what data was being sent, said the complaint.
By AFP 1 month ago
"Assassin's Creed" games maker Ubisoft accused of illegal data collection
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.
By AFP 1 month ago
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial
Zuckerberg testified for a second day in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors.
By AFP 1 month ago
Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial
Kenya charts path to ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI adoption says Mudavadi
Kenya is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) model innovation, with a vision focused on sustainable development, economic growth, and social inclusion.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Kenya charts path to ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI adoption says Mudavadi
Hong Ting forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernisation drive
PS Korir Sing'Oei said the forum reaffirmed the importance of fostering Sino-African dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
By Xinhua 2 months ago
Hong Ting forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernisation drive
The Ghibli revolution: How AI anime is redefining digital images
The latest sensation? AI-generated Ghibli-style art—a feature that has taken the internet by storm.
By Ronald Kipruto 2 months ago
The Ghibli revolution: How AI anime is redefining digital images
AI coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, son says
AI risks taking Japanese anime artists' jobs but nothing can replicate Hayao Miyazaki, the creative lifeblood of the studio behind classics such as "Spirited Away", his son told AFP.
By AFP 2 months ago
AI coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, son says
Migori County adopts digital revenue collection to hit Sh1billion target
He explained that anyone wishing to make a payment without assistance from county officers can simply use their phone for a cashless transaction.
By Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Migori County adopts digital revenue collection to hit Sh1billion target
Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI
Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.
By AFP 2 months ago
Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI
Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April
Rwanda will host Africa's inaugural two-day summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demographic dividend early next month.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April
Want to add music to your WhatsApp status? Here's how
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to add music to their status updates.
By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago
Want to add music to your WhatsApp status? Here's how
Software's role in driving digital transformation
Across the globe, digital transformation has revolutionised industries and businesses. Technology is ever-evolving and with it the digital landscape. 
By Kelley Boss 3 months ago
Software's role in driving digital transformation
Why US AI firms are uneasy with China's Deepseek
In the past year, ChatGPT developed by OpenAI has had great success in the Artificial intelligence (AI) space but that has come at a cost of over $5 billion (Sh645 billion).
By Kelley Boss 3 months ago
Why US AI firms are uneasy with China's Deepseek
Internet usage on the up amid safety concerns
There were 22.71 million internet users in Kenya at the start of 2024, with internet penetration standing at 40.8 per cent, according to new official data.
By Kelley Boss 3 months ago
Internet usage on the up amid safety concerns
Prepare for job replacement by AI, experts warn
AI is no longer a buzzword but a technology tool that will take away some jobs and create others.
By Kelley Boss 3 months ago
Prepare for job replacement by AI, experts warn
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