Unlocking AI’s Potential to Drive Growth and Innovation in Africa

Unlocking AI’s Potential to Drive Growth and Innovation in Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, offering transformative potential across the globe. For Africa, AI presents an opportunity to drive economic growth, technological innovation, and social progress. As the world experiences groundbreaking AI advancements, Africa must act strategically to turn these opportunities into reality. With the Global AI Summit on Africa in full swing, now is the perfect time to assess AI’s impact and explore ways to harness its power for the continent’s development. AI can benefit Africa in several critical areas, including assisting people, transforming key sectors, advancing scientific progress, and addressing societal challenges. However, to fully capitalize on … Read more

Smart Glasses Surge Sparks Tech Giants’ FOMO

Smart Glasses Surge Sparks Tech Giants' FOMO

In recent months, smart glasses have emerged as the new frontier in wearable technology, sparking fierce competition among tech giants eager to stake their claim in this rapidly evolving market. Meta’s collaboration with EssilorLuxottica has led to the success of their Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have become a bestseller across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, surpassing 1 million units sold, according to Counterpoint Research. The early success of these devices has ignited a race among leading tech companies to develop their own versions, creating a wave of “fear of missing out” (FOMO) within the industry. Meta’s Smart Glasses: A … Read more