This week in AI

100 Most Influential People in the World.

TIME magazine has once again released its list of the 100 most influential people in AI. The list includes famous figures such as leaders, innovators, CEOs of various companies, thinkers, researchers, and public officials, among others.

This is a must-read for any AI enthusiast who wants to know who's making an impact and where they're from. You can learn more about TIME through this Link.

AFRICA'S TALKING in Partnership with Sarufi Hosts Hackathon for AI chatbots

Africa's Talking , in partnership with Sarufi from NEUROTECH AFRICA , has organized another hackathon bringing together developers from across Tanzania. Held at Buni Innovation Hub in Kijitonyama, participants created innovative solutions using AI, payment systems, and Africa's Talking technologies to tackle critical problems.

At the event, kalebu Gwalugano CEO of NEUROTECH AFRICA , who was among the main speakers, demonstrated and taught young people how to create chatbots. He explained how to use the Sarufi platform to build Sarufi chatbots.

It was a great learning experience. This wouldn't be possible without great support and organization of a hardworking team from Africas talking Veronica Michael and George Machibya who made it possible,

Generative AI meetup in Arusha.

After a long wait, the Generative AI meetup is finally coming to Arusha for the very first time!

This is a great opportunity for community expansion in Arusha to learn and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts. Register now using the link below!

What do people use chatbots for?

The Washington Post recently analyzed over 200,000 chatbot conversations to find out what people use AI models for. While we might assume that most inquiries are job-related, the most common prompts — more than one in five — involved creative writing or role-playing.

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Opportunities & Events.

ITU challenges offer prizes worth over $5000. It's a great opportunity for young people, especially Tanzanians, to participate and create innovative solutions.

Have you signed up for the DAVU AI event? It’s happening on September 13! Don’t miss out—register now!

Navigating public spaces is tough for visually impaired people, especially with language barriers. Techcabal, in partnership with Zindi, is hosting a hackathon with a $100 prize. Don’t miss this chance! Register here

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AI AT HOME

Zephania Reuben and Isack Odero from NileAGI ,together with Innocent Charles from Sartify LLC have joined forces to create an educational podcast for Tanzanians. Their goal is to simplify and explain the basics of technology, helping listeners understand its foundations and how it shapes the world today.

The podcasts are easily accessible on YouTube and Spotify, making it convenient for anyone to learn and stay updated on the latest AI innovation.

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Until next time, Let's keep building.