GIFEC’s New Acting CEO outlines vision for digital empowerment and addressing underdevelopment
By: Sarah Baafi The newly appointed Acting CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer, has articulated his vision for leveraging ICT technology to address Ghana’s underdevelopment and empower its citizens. In an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer emphasized his passion for bridging the […]
Huawei launches world’s first tri-foldable smartphone despite ongoing US-China friction
Chinese tech giant Huawei launched the industry’s first tri-foldable phone at an event in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, which analysts have called a symbolic victory amid ongoing frictions with the United States over technology. However, challenges over pricing, longevity, supply, and app constraints may limit its success. Huawei said at a launch event that the […]
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists
The former chief executive of Google is worried artificial intelligence (AI) could be used by terrorists or “rogue states” to “harm innocent people.” Eric Schmidt told the BBC: “The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI – I talk about extreme risk.” The tech billionaire, who held […]
World leaders and tech giants converge in Paris for AI summit
The Paris summit, which will be attended by companies such as Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, aims to reach a consensus on guiding the development of artificial intelligence. Global leaders, technology industry executives and scientists are meeting in Paris for a two-day summit to discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on global security, economics and governance. The summit, […]
