In a groundbreaking move to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation across Sub-Saharan Africa, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled the Llama Impact Grant. Announced as part of a partnership with Data Science Africa, this initiative targets startups, researchers, and organizations in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan nations, offering funding and resources…
Microsoft has announced that it will retire Skype on May 5, 2025, after over two decades of service. This decision is part of Microsoft’s strategy to streamline its communication platforms and focus on Microsoft Teams, which has seen significant growth and integration into Microsoft’s suite of services. Users are encouraged to transition to Teams, where…
Russia has announced the development of its own mRNA-based cancer vaccine, which is expected to be available to patients free of charge by early 2025. Unlike preventive vaccines, this therapeutic vaccine is designed to treat existing cancer patients by enhancing the immune system’s ability to target and eliminate cancer cells. Pre-clinical trials have demonstrated the…
