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AI-driven fraud rises in Africa despite biometric gains: report
AI-powered fraud tactics—including deepfakes, biometric spoofing, and synthetic identity farming—are undermining security gains from biometric verification adoption in Africa.
Crypto-friendly policies in the US may spur African regulators to establish rules, says Yellow Card CEO
The US government’s recent pro-crypto stance is expected to influence African regulators to develop clearer rules for the digital asset sector.
Nigeria to launch first AI-focused university in Lagos
A consortium of Boston and Nigerian technology leaders has received initial approval to establish Wini University — Nigeria's first artificial intelligence-focused higher education institution — in Epe, Lagos.
Kenyan farmers turn to AI to combat pests and crop diseases
In western Kenya, smallholder farmer Roseline Akochi uses her smartphone to scan her cassava fields, employing AI to detect plant diseases and pests.
Orange launches AI initiative to support African languages
Orange is partnering with OpenAI and Meta to develop AI language models that can understand regional African languages, starting with Wolof and Pulaar.
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