Ghana’s Aya Data gets $900,000 seed round to scale AI-based products
Aya Data raised $900,000 in a seed funding round. The funding round was led by 54 Collective with contributions from angel investors.
Worldcoin Targets Kenyan Expansion as Investigation Ends
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency and digital identity project, is set to return to Kenya after a shutdown last year. Kenyan authorities have stopped their investigation into the project's data collection practices, allowing user registration to resume.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o: Enhanced Speed and Accessibility for All Users
OpenAI launched GPT-4o, an improved iteration of their GPT-4 model. GPT-4o is faster, free, and enhances capabilities across text, vision, and audio.
AI Regulation is premature for Africa, says new study by Qubit Hub
Africa's technology leaders convened in Addis Ababa to discuss the continent's digital future, with AI as a top priority. A study by Qubit Hub recommends focusing on building a strong foundation for AI before introducing regulations.
