Tag: AI
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Pichai announces Google’s AI research centre for France after meeting Macron
Following a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai on Monday, the tech giant has announced it will open a research centre in Paris devoted to artificial intelligence. “The different achievements in this country, including in science, art and the academic field, make it an ideal place for the creation…
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Improved cancer diagnosis: Microsoft partners Adaptive Biotechnologies
Microsoft has announced a partnership with Adaptive Biotechnologies to map the genetics of the human immune system in efforts to improve diagnoses of cancers and other diseases. Peter Lee, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, AI and Research, made this known in a statement late on Thursday. “We are very excited and inspired by our collaboration with…
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Microsoft pledges $50 million for AI for Earth Programme
Microsoft has announced its plan to broaden the AI for Earth programme, pledging $50 million over the next five years to put artificial intelligence technology in the hands of those who are working to mitigate climate change. Microsoft rolled out the AI for Earth programme six months ago with an aim to put the power…
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Coalition raises alarm, says AI plots to destabilise Nigeria
…asks FG to expel AI A pressure group, Coalition For Truth and Justice (CFTJ), on Monday informed Nigerians that Amnesty International had earmarked about N10 billion to settle “dormant terror NGOs and CSOs to champion the break up of the country. The organisation also alleged that AI had been responsible for Boko Haram insurgency in…
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Big Data: Taking Nigerian universities research works from ‘rusty shelves’
The question of when Nigerian universities research works will leave rusty shelves has been asked time and time again with no end seems to be in view, but experts have provided a tech solution, and there is one university in Nigeria that is at the forefront driving efforts in that direction to removing its pile…
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Photos: Tech-changing moments at NITEC 2017
The Nigeria International Technology Exhibition & Conference, NITEC 2017, being the second edition of the yearly event, held today at the Sheraton Hotels Ikeja, Lagos. The focus of the 2017 edition was on the future of big data, analytics and applications for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) development. Discussions featured disruptive areas in technology such…
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NITEC 2017: Top ‘take aways’ for Startups
The Nigeria International Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC) 2017 focused on especially startups is one of the best technology events to happen this year in Nigeria. NITEC is a yearly event that features experienced speakers with robust knowledge of the tech industry. It is specifically designed to showcase the best of the technology ecosystem and…
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Tim Cook says Apple’s AI is already watching you
Tim Cook has said Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Apple’s products is watching the habits of the tech firm’s numerous customers. The Apple’s Chief Executive Officer made this known in an interview with MIT Technology Review, going into details to point out non-flashy examples of Apple using AI to very quietly make its products better. “Image…
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How technology is transforming daily living 20 years down the line – a personal experience
In 1996, I was in primary two; fast forward 6 years, in 2001, I came in contact with computers and its attendant technology, where else than in Lagos of Nigeria. This marks a tech revolution in my world. Since then I have never been the same; I practically became a gadget freak. Between 2001 and…