Artificial Intelligence OP-ED - Meta’s AI strategy: smart investment or reckless high-stakes gamble? Following the Meta-verse misfire, will Meta’s AI ambitions prove to be a masterstroke or another costly detour? Tinashe Mukogo slides the abacus beads and analyses what they mean for Africa.
Startups OP-ED - AI and the rise of the tech solopreneur: hype or reality? AI’s efficiency revolution is reshaping tech entrepreneurship. From US insurtech Jerry’s profit flip to Postman’s automated API tools, Africa’s solopreneurs could thrive with lean, AI-driven models over capital-intensive scaling.
Artificial Intelligence OP-ED - Decoding DeepSeek: will China’s lean AI model alter global information flows? Andile Masuku takes stock of the rapid evolution of global AI innovation, exploring its far-reaching implications for journalism, the creative industries, and the legal landscape.
This Is Connectivity OP-ED - AI meets its match: human connection In the afterglow of the NOVACOM Africa 1-to-1 Telco Summit 2024, Andile Masuku notes that while AI continues to advance, the fundamentals of meaningful human interaction remain essential for long-term success.
Artificial Intelligence OP-ED - Adopting AI: beware white-collar pride and prejudice A pioneering fintech founder warns of AI's transformative impact on high-achieving professionals, urging adaptation over pride to navigate the evolving landscape of work and entrepreneurship.
African Tech Conversations ATRUC S2 EP4: Can AI be trusted? with Jania Okwechime & Wessel Oosthuizen Kate Byrne engages Wessel Oosthuizen and Jania Okwechime on the myths surrounding AI while reflecting on its impact in Africa.
Storytelling Gqom: The Babusi Nyoni Story The extraordinary personal story of Zimbabwean multi-hyphenate tech innovator Babusi Nyoni highlights the depth of African talent and human resilience.
