Trust still big issue holding back AI growth
*SAS floats Trustworthiness Index to measure business impact *As businesses still search for AI profit By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence, AI, to drive efficiency, innovation and faster decision-making, trust has emerged as one of the biggest issues threatening the technology’s ability to deliver greater business value. A new […]
Meta begins removal of under-16s from social media in Australia
Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country’s world-first youth social media ban.
Startup Success Hinges on Product Credibility, Governance, and Founder Experience – Experts at Africa Startup Festival
At the ongoing Africa Startup Festival, industry leaders highlighted key factors that determine whether startups attract funding and succeed in competitive markets.
Google launches N3bn programme to train Nigerians on AI, digital safety
Technology giant, Google, through its philanthropic arm has announced a N3 billion commitment to Nigeria to accelerate advanced AI skills development and strengthen digital safety across the country.
Data harmonisation, crucial for ease of doing business
Lawyer and business coach, Barr Titilope Adisa-Obafemi has enjoined the federal government to harmonise different data platforms, including National Identification Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN and all others sitting in silos, in order to improve the ease of doing business policy.
Verto boosts Nigerian startups with $15,000 funding to tackle growth, global trade barriers
In a move aimed at solving some of the biggest challenges facing early-stage startups- access to capital, global visibility, and cross-border infrastructure, a B2B global payments platform, Verto, has awarded a total of $15,000 to three Nigerian startups.
