Science & Technology

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Vodafone teams up with Amazon’s to extend 5G reach to Europe and Africa.

Africa News, International, Science & Technology

Vodafone plans to work with Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation Project Kuiper to extend the reach of its 4G and 5G telecoms networks in Europe and Africa. The British mobile operator said Project Kuiper’s high-bandwidth, low-latency satellites would be used to connect mobile base stations in remote locations to its core networks, eliminating the need for fibre-based or fixed wireless links. Amazon is preparing to test two prototype satellites in the coming months before starting to deploy production satellites in 2024 for its network, which will compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink, OneWeb and others. Vodafone and Amazon said they would work to roll out Project Kuiper’s high-speed broadband services to under-served communities around the world, and also offer...

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Mobile Web Ghana announces Africa Digital Skills Conference 2023

Africa News, Science & Technology

Mobile Web Ghana, the pioneering digital transformation and tech development firm, is thrilled to announce the third annual edition of the Africa Digital Skills Conference 2023 (ADSC). As a beacon of digital literacy and skills development, this not-to-be-missed event will span three days of intensive learning, collaboration, and networking. The conference promises a wholly immersive experience, expecting to deliver over 50 high-demand digital skills workshops to attendees across the continent. Distinguished trainers and educators from around the globe will share their expertise on the frontiers of digital tools, technologies, and strategies. Last year, the Africa Digital Skills Conference successfully gathered 54 trainers across 64 sessions and boasted 2,997 participants represe...

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

TECNO partners with University of Ghana’s College of Humanities to foster education and recognize academic excellence.

Education, Science & Technology

TECNO, a renowned global smartphone brand and a leader in the African market, has taken a significant step towards nurturing education and acknowledging academic excellence through its partnership with the University of Ghana's College of Humanities. As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Ghana, TECNO has announced a scholarship program aimed at supporting students within the College of Humanities, demonstrating their dedication to the growth and development of the educational sector in the region. This strategic partnership between TECNO and the University of Ghana's College of Humanities underscores TECNO's strong commitment to giving back to the Ghanaian community and fostering educational advancement. Through this scholarship scheme...

Sep12023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

How to stop Meta from using some of your personal data to train generative AI models.

Ghana News, International, Lifestyle & Social, Science & Technology

Facebook users are now able to delete some personal information that can be used by the company in the training of generative artificial intelligence models. Meta updated the Facebook help center resource section on its website this week to include a form titled “Generative AI Data Subject Rights,” which allows users to “submit requests related to your third party information being used for generative AI model training.” The company is adding the opt-out tool as generative AI technology is taking off across tech, with companies creating more advanced chatbots and turning simple text into sophisticated answers and images. Meta is giving people the option to access, alter or delete any personal data that was included in the various third-party data sources the company us...

Aug302023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

International, Science & Technology

Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation. Developed by DeepMind, Google’s AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines. It works by embedding changes to individual pixels in images so watermarks are invisible to the human eye but detectable by computers. But DeepMind said it is not “foolproof against extreme image manipulation”. As the technology evolves, it is becoming increasingly more complex to tell the difference between real images and artificially-generated ones – as BBC Bitesize’s AI or Real quiz shows. AI image generators have become mainstream, with the popular tool Midjourney boasting more than 14.5m users. They allow people to create images in seconds b...

Aug282023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Samsung releases new generation of Galaxy Foldables, watches and tablets to Ghana market

International, Science & Technology

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. “Early users’ response to the new Galaxy devices has been demonstrated by pre-order momentum,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Watch6 series, and Tab S9 series, our goal is to provide the latest and greatest in each category, thus providing our consumers with novel and engaging experiences that cater to various lifestyles. It is thrilling to see our vision resonating with consumers around the world.” The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the fifth generation of Samsung’s revolutionary foldable devices, delivering unique exper...

Jul242023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Laid-off Twitter Africa team ‘ghosted’ without severance pay or benefits, former employees say

International, Science & Technology

Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after Elon Musk’s acquisition have not received any severance pay more than seven months since leaving the company, several sources told CNN. In late May, the former employees, who were based in the Ghanaian capital Accra, accepted Twitter’s (TWTR) offer to pay them three months worth of severance, the cost of repatriating foreign staff and legal expenses incurred during negotiations with the company. But they have not received the money or any further communication, the sources said. “They literally ghosted us,” one former Twitter Africa employee told CNN. “Although Twitter has eventually settled former staff in other locations, Africa staff have still been left in the lurc...

Jul242023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

NCA introduces technology neutrality to address Significant Market Power

Ghana News, Science & Technology

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken a significant step towards correcting market imbalances and boosting consumer choice in the telecommunications sector with the introduction of technology neutrality for non-SMP operators. According to the Authority, “This initiative will grant Vodafone and AT the authorisation to re-farm their spectrum assignment in the 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 2100MHz bands to provide 4G services, subject to paying an annual premium.” Technology neutrality is one of the remedial actions to address Significant Market Power (SMP) concerns. The benefits of Technology Neutrality include the opportunity for operators who do not currently have 4G services to deploy it within their current spectrum assignment, levelling the playing field and...

Jul182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Google’s ChatGPT rival Bard launches in Europe and Brazil

International, Science & Technology

Google’s parent company Alphabet is rolling out its artificial intelligence chatbot Bard in Europe and Brazil. It is the product’s biggest expansion since its March launch in the US and the UK and heats up the rivalry with Microsoft’s ChatGPT. Both are examples of generative AI that can respond to questions in a human-like way. Bard’s launch in the EU had been held up after the main data regulator in the bloc raised privacy concerns. The Irish Data Protection Commission said that the tech giant had not provided enough information about how its generative AI tool protects Europeans’ privacy to justify an EU launch. The company said it has since met the watchdogs to reassure them on issues relating to transparency, choice and control. In a briefing with journalists, Amar S...

Jul182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Reviving Ghanaian Languages: Harnessing the Power of AI for Preservation

Ghana News, Headlines Today, Science & Technology

Languages are an integral part of a nation’s cultural identity and heritage. They reflect the unique experiences, values, and traditions of a community. However, Ghana, like many other countries, is facing a significant threat to its linguistic diversity. The rise of globalization, urbanization, and the dominance of major world languages has put Ghanaian languages at risk of extinction. Fortunately, emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), offer a glimmer of hope for the preservation and revitalization of these endangered languages. There are at least 201 African languages that have gone extinct due to globalization and 10 of them are Ghanaian. As the world becomes more interconnected, people are increasingly using common languages like English and French...

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Science & Technology

Vodafone teams up with Amazon’s to extend 5G reach to Europe and Africa.

Mobile Web Ghana announces Africa Digital Skills Conference 2023

TECNO partners with University of Ghana’s College of Humanities to foster education and recognize academic excellence.

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

Samsung releases new generation of Galaxy Foldables, watches and tablets to Ghana market

Laid-off Twitter Africa team ‘ghosted’ without severance pay or benefits, former employees say

NCA introduces technology neutrality to address Significant Market Power

Google’s ChatGPT rival Bard launches in Europe and Brazil

Reviving Ghanaian Languages: Harnessing the Power of AI for Preservation

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