Author: Joy Levi

What Is Artificial Intelligence? From Expert Systems to Generative AI Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence – perceiving images, understanding speech, learning from experience, and making decisions. Rather than replicating the human brain cell by cell, AI is defined by functional capability: if the task requires intelligence when done by a person, and a machine can do it, that’s AI. Several core technologies sit under the AI umbrella. Machine learning uses algorithms that learn patterns from data rather than following hard-coded rules. Deep learning, a subset of machine learning, layers artificial…

OpenAI has emerged victorious in a closely watched legal battle after a US federal jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit accusing the artificial intelligence company of abandoning its original mission. The verdict, delivered Monday in Oakland, California, concluded that Musk filed the lawsuit too late under the applicable statute of limitations, effectively ending one of the most high-profile legal disputes in the artificial intelligence industry. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 before leaving the organisation in 2018, had argued that the company violated its founding principles by transitioning into a profit-driven enterprise and accepting billions of dollars in…

South Africa and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in digital education, artificial intelligence, and technical skills development as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in education and innovation. The agreement was confirmed in an official statement by the South African government, outlining expanded collaboration in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and in emerging technologies, including AI, robotics, and advanced digital systems. According to the statement, the partnership aims to enhance skills development and improve the capacity of education systems to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. A key focus of the agreement is…

Nairobi is hosting a major artificial intelligence and technology summit, AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, from May 19–21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre, in what organisers describe as a major expansion of the global GITEX tech brand into East Africa. The summit brings together more than 150 global speakers, over 500 enterprises and startups, and policymakers, investors, and technology innovators, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and expanding digital economies across Africa. Organisers said the event is designed to strengthen Africa’s position in the global technology landscape while…

Taraba State Government has trained 500 teachers in artificial intelligence as part of its ongoing education reform agenda to modernise learning and improve digital literacy across schools in the state. The training programme is part of the state’s efforts to integrate emerging technologies into the education system, equipping teachers with the skills needed to adapt to AI-powered tools and evolving classroom methods. Officials say the initiative is designed to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes by introducing educators to artificial intelligence applications that can support lesson delivery, assessment, and student engagement. The programme reportedly forms part of a broader…

Cloudflare is to cut more than 1,100 jobs globally as the internet infrastructure company restructures its operations around artificial intelligence, becoming the latest technology firm to cite AI-driven changes as a reason for workforce reductions. The San Francisco-based company said the cuts, representing around 20 per cent of its workforce, are part of a shift towards what executives described as an “agentic AI-first operating model”. In a joint statement to staff, chief executive Matthew Prince and co-founder Michelle Zatlyn said Cloudflare’s internal use of AI tools had increased by more than 600 per cent in the past three months. “Employees…

Apple is reportedly working on a major expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy with iOS 27, which would allow users to choose among multiple third-party AI models for system-level functions, marking a shift away from a single, fixed, Apple-controlled AI engine. According to industry reporting based on Bloomberg information and referenced by outlets such as MacRumors and TechCrunch, the planned system would introduce a new framework internally described as “Extensions.” This framework would enable Apple Intelligence to connect with external AI providers and route user requests to different models depending on user selection and system configuration. Under the reported design,…

Toyota and its software subsidiary Woven by Toyota have unveiled new artificial intelligence technologies aimed at advancing the company’s “Kakezan” vision, a strategy focused on multiplying innovation through collaboration across mobility, data, and infrastructure systems. In an official statement, Toyota said the new AI systems are being developed and tested within Woven City to support real-world experimentation in transportation, safety, and urban services. A central component of the rollout is the Woven City AI Vision Engine, a large-scale model designed to integrate visual and environmental data to better understand real-time conditions and support decision-making across connected systems. Woven by Toyota…

The Federal Government has announced plans to modernise policing operations by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems and expanding fibre-optic infrastructure at police stations nationwide. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, signed in Abuja, to improve connectivity and digital capabilities within law enforcement agencies. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said the project will begin with a nationwide mapping of police stations to determine their proximity to existing fibre infrastructure. “With this partnership, we will map all the police stations…

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has strengthened its support for artificial intelligence research by expanding funding within the Emmy Noether Programme, with a renewed emphasis on AI-focused research groups. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of advanced artificial intelligence methods by providing early-career researchers with greater independence and long-term funding opportunities. Under the programme, selected postdoctoral researchers can establish and lead independent junior research groups in Germany for up to six years, creating a structured pathway toward senior academic positions. According to the funding framework, the expanded support places a greater priority on projects that use AI methodologies, reflecting Germany’s broader…