Tag: Akua Gyekye

Microsoft Believes AI Can Truly Inject $1.5 trillion into Africa’s Economy

by Peter Oluka

April 9, 2024

DisruptiveTECH

Vera Songwe, the United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), made an argument ...

Five Governance Strategies That Can Help Accelerate AI Opportunity in Africa

by Techeconomy

April 5, 2024

Five AI Strategies for Africa by Akua Gyekye

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Over the past year and a half, we’ve seen the audience for AI extend from IT experts to almost anyone ...

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The meeting focused on the major lessons for techies in 2024 and projections for 2025, with a discussion on the rapid pace of innovation in the tech industry and the role of AI and digital ecosystems in creating smarter solutions. The panelists emphasized the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and adapting to new trends, particularly in the context of AI, and highlighted the need for tech professionals to focus on mastering core concepts of programming, developing a business that is sustainable, and being customer-centric. The conversation ended with advice for career growth in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of patience, finding a mentor, and focusing on strengths.