Nigeria is taking a significant leap towards becoming a hub for tech innovation. The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced plans to establish research centers focused on cutting-edge technologies across the country's six geopolitical zones.
Read MoreA high-ranking Nigerian official has called for the adoption of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the country.
Read MoreThe world of cryptocurrency mining is seeing an interesting shift. Bitcoin miners, the backbone of the Bitcoin network, are increasingly looking beyond just mining Bitcoin. While mining will likely remain a core function, many miners are setting their sights on a new frontier: artificial intelligence (AI) training farms. This foray into AI training stems from several factors.
Read MoreVerida, a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) network, has successfully raised $5 million in a seed funding round. This investment will be used to develop and expand its platform, which aims to give users greater control over their personal data in the face of increasing concerns about data privacy in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Read MoreDecentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap is about to get a major upgrade for crypto investors. PancakeSwap is set to launch CupcakeHop, an artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio management tool developed by Bril Finance. Expected to launch in August, CupcakeHop aims to make DeFi investing more accessible and user-friendly.
Read MoreMicrosoft has revealed plans to extend its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services in Malaysia with a $2.2 billion investment spread over four years.
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