Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation according to the BCC report. Developed by DeepMind, Google’s AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines. It works by embedding changes to individual …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy, BBC reported. People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose to provide a selfie and photo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, said that she was enthusiastic about spearheading the introduction of Net Metering technology in Uganda. She proposed pilot programs for this innovative billing system at prominent government sites, including the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in …
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Many chase the dream of optimised slumber to fit around our social lives Kampala, Uganda | CATHERINE COVENEY & ERIC L HSU | From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep. Many of these new technologies …
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The new technology is meant to minimize pollution and conserve the environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government’s inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the Uganda Manufacturers Association Chairman, Deo Kayemba. Kayemba, who spoke …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) members made an exploratory visit to Raxio’ state-of-the-art data centre in Namanve Business Industrial Park on July 26 The visit aimed to delve into the advanced technology and infrastructure underpinning the seamless and secure banking services offered to customers nationwide. …
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The new technology will open doors to more investment, foster innovation and position Uganda as a digital country in the region Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has become the first telecom in the country to roll out 5G with the new network now available in the Lugogo and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the world’s patent holders, Huawei, announced royalty rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and IoT patent license programs. The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Song Liuping said: “Huawei is willing to share cutting-edge innovations in the form of patents with the world. These will support …
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New technologies may fail to lift all boats because their benefits can be captured by a small group COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | Economists have long argued that productivity is the foundation of prosperity. The only way a country can increase its standard of living sustainably is to produce more goods …
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To keep up with innovation in technology, policymakers must keep broad considerations in mind COMMENT | KAUSHIK BASU | Technology is changing the world faster than policymakers can devise new ways to cope with it. As a result, societies are becoming polarised, inequality is rising, and authoritarian regimes and corporations are …
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