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Bots, bias, and ballots

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) dilemma facing Uganda’s newsrooms ahead of 2026 elections COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE |  As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the country’s journalism industry, upon which millions of voters depend to vote, finds itself at a crossroads, according to the Uganda chapter of the Africa …

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Is Artificial Intelligence a con?

A new book punctures the hype and proposes some ways to resist BOOK | LUKE MUNN | Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs, even creative ones, like …

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Non-technical summits and conferences not impactful in the AI race

Uganda’s developer community has shown immense potential, but this potential must be nurtured with the right kind of engagement. Technical summits, practical workshops, and real-world AI applications should be our focus. COMMENT | WESLEY KAMBALE |  For decades, developer communities across the globe have served as vital engines for fostering technological …

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Ugandans urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC),  held the first consultative forum on Artificial Intelligence. The event which kickstarted a national AI strategy, was under the theme “Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Uganda’s Development” marking a pivotal point for Uganda in the 21st century technology …

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China embraces AI-assisted healthcare with caution

In November, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you’re greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, …

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AI-assisted health care draws concerns in U.S.

NEW YORK | Xinhua |  Over the past year, millions of people have started being treated by U.S. health providers using artificial intelligence (AI) for repetitive clinical work. The hope is that it will make doctors less stressed out, speed up treatment and possibly spot mistakes, reported The Washington Post …

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AI to transform healthcare in Africa

Experts call for AI adoption to improve healthcare access and accuracy Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to revolutionize healthcare in Africa, according to industry experts. During the 4th annual Smart Summit held in Kampala on October 31st , experts emphasized the …

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