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Silicon Savannah: Kenya's High-Tech Hustle

Kenya's Wild Ride into the AI Universe: Errors and Innovations A tale of technological triumph that's more exciting than watching paint dry on a supercomputer! We're diving into Kenya's absolutely bonkers journey through the maze of Artificial Intelligence – a story so complex, even my grandma's smart toaster would get a headache. Bits, Bytes, and Belly Dance: Kenya's Digital Frontier The "Silicon Savannah," standing at the precipice of technological revolution, looking like a determined superhero ready to wrestle the AI beast into submission. But instead of a cape, they are armed with a regulatory framework that would make Silicon Valley executives spit out their artisanal cold brew coffee. The M-Pesa Miracle: A Regulatory Rollercoaster Let me tell you about M-Pesa – the mobile money platform that basically turned Kenya's entire financial system into a smartphone party. When it first launched, most bureaucrats were more terrified than a cat in...

Türkiye's AI Ambitions: A Roadmap to 2025

Türkiye has set its sights on becoming a global player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Its ambitious 2025 AI strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to achieve this goal. Led by the Presidency of the Digital Transformation Office and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, this strategy aims to position Türkiye as a leader in AI research, development, and application. Türkiye's AI Ambitions: A Roadmap to 2025 Attracting AI Talent: The TechVisa Program A cornerstone of Türkiye's AI strategy is the TechVisa Program. This initiative is designed to attract talented AI professionals from around the world, particularly those of Turkish descent. By offering these experts favorable conditions, Türkiye hopes to create a vibrant AI ecosystem where local and international researchers can collaborate and innovate. Developing Local AI Models Türkiye also plans to develop its own AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and large AI models (LAMs). A specialized ...