ChatGPT May Introduce Ads, 9mobile Seeks Comeback, and More African Tech News
ChatGPT explores ad revenue, 9mobile plots comeback, and other key developments in African tech
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ChatGPT's Citation Chaos: Study Reveals Unreliable Sourcing and Decontextualized Data
A recent study by the Tow Center for Digital Journalism exposes ChatGPT's tendency to invent or misrepresent information, raising concerns for publishers and the integrity of online content.
Cloud Project Failures on the Rise: Complexity, Planning, and Talent Gap to Blame
Despite advancements, cloud project failures are increasing due to complexity, inadequate planning, and a shortage of skilled talent, with 83% of data migration projects failing and 50% of cloud migration projects stalling.
DeepMind Unveils Genie 2, a Revolutionary AI Model for Generating Interactive 3D Worlds
DeepMind's Genie 2 AI model can generate interactive 3D worlds from a single image and text description, with potential applications in gaming, research, and creative industries
Disney Plus' Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Brings Kid-Friendly Fun Back to the Franchise
Disney Plus' latest Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, targets a new generation of young fans with a Goonies-meets-E.T. vibe, reminding us who the franchise is truly for.
Elon Musk's xAI Raises $6 Billion in Funding, Valuation Soars to $50 Billion
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, has raised $6 billion in funding, bringing its total valuation to $50 billion, as it ramps up its generative AI model Grok and prepares to release a standalone consumer app.
Generative AI Tools Boost Productivity, But Need Constant Supervision
While generative AI tools increase coding productivity, they require constant supervision and correction, making them more helpful to experienced engineers than junior developers.
German Startup Akhetonics Raises €6 Million to Develop General-Purpose Photonic Chips
Akhetonics secures seed funding to create all-optical, general-purpose chips, promising high-performance computing and energy efficiency
Google DeepMind Unveils Genie 2, AI-Generated 3D Environments for Accelerated Agent Research
Google DeepMind's Genie 2 model generates playable 3D environments from prompt images, revolutionizing AI research and training in video games.