AI vs. Human Workers: GPT-4 Names the Jobs It Can Replace
As a state-of-the-art AI generative chatbot, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been turning heads in the tech world with its impressive capabilities. With the ability to provide detailed responses on a wide range of topics, including essays, math problems, cover letters, and even code, ChatGPT has been touted as a revolutionary tool for human benefit. However, the […]
YouTube To Take the Leap into AI-Powered Video Creation with Exciting New Tools
Google’s YouTube is set to introduce new generative AI features on its video-sharing platform, as the company aims to keep pace with rivals such as OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Both competitors have already launched their own consumer-friendly AI products, such as chatbots and image-creating services. Neal Mohan, YouTube’s new CEO, recently wrote to the […]
Alphabet’s CapitalG Appoints Laela Sturdy as New Leader, Paving the Way for Women in Venture Capital
Alphabet’s growth stage venture arm, CapitalG, is shaking things up by appointing Laela Sturdy as its new leader. With this move, CapitalG will be among the few venture firms led by a female partner. This is a big deal, as the industry has a long way to go regarding diversity, with few women and people […]
JP Morgan expands African footprint with new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya
JP Morgan opens a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of its African expansion plans. The bank will oversee its East African businesses and operations from the new office, and aims to target large multinationals not well-served by local investment banking firms. JP Morgan’s entry into East Africa is expected to create job opportunities, […]
HerVest app look to bridge $42bn gender finance gap in Africa for women
HerVest, a fintech dedicated to bridging the $42bn gender finance gap in Africa, has launched a revamped app to deepen access to financial growth services for underserved and excluded African women. The app now features investment options such as investing in women-led small and medium enterprises, dollar-denominated assets, and fixed-income options. The app also has […]
Mara Wallet Launches New Send Feature for Seamless Money Transfers
Mara, Africa’s digital finance ecosystem, has launched Mara Send, a new feature in the Mara Wallet that enables users to send money to each other quickly and easily. With over 4 million verified users on the waitlist, Mara Wallet also offers trading, brokerage services, local currency deposits, and fast payments. The Mara Send feature offers […]
Digital Banks Rise as Nigerian Banks Struggle with Digital Payments Amid Cash Scarcity
As traditional Nigerian banks struggle with increased demand for digital payments, customers are turning to fintech startups like OPay, Vbank, and Pocket. While these apps offer reliable alternatives, they also have their own issues, and disruption of the traditional banking sector will require cost-effective customer acquisition, innovative use of data, and leveraging existing infrastructure. Customer […]
Alchemy Launches Tool to Help Developers Build Web3 Applications in 4 Minutes
Alchemy is launching “create-web3-dapp,” a tool to help developers create web3 applications quickly. The tool will be compatible with Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and other protocols. The goal is to make it easier for developers to build dApps by eliminating the time-consuming end-to-end setup process. This will help lower the barrier to entry for developers […]
Rebuy raises $17M to help Shopify merchants personalize shopping experiences
Rebuy, a Minneapolis-based startup, has raised $17 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-powered personalization platform for Shopify merchants. The platform combines no-code/low-code technology with AI to help online retailers create personalized shopping experiences through upsells, cross-sells, and post-purchase follow-ups. The funds will be used for technology development, hiring, and product expansion, including […]
Mercedes-Benz to feature TikTok and other apps in new vehicles
Mercedes-Benz plans to integrate TikTok in its new E-Class model with an updated version of the MBUX infotainment system, which will allow drivers to watch videos while parked. The inclusion of TikTok illustrates Mercedes’ presence in the Chinese market, where the app is highly relevant. Other third-party apps such as Zoom, Angry Birds, Vivaldi, and […]